Broker Howden has arranged a specialist insurance scheme for asbestos inspectors with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

The cover is available exclusively available to surveyors and construction professionals who undertake a five-day practical and theory course with the National Individual Asbestos Certification Scheme.

Policies are underwritten by a number of Lloyd's insurers led by Canopius.

Howden now wants other brokers to distribute the cover.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.