More than 200 brokers attended the Insurance Times emergency meeting last Thursday to hear a panel of experts discuss the implications of the collapse of Independent Insurance.

The liquidators, PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PWC) Dan Schwarzmann and Mark Batten, answered a series of questions from the audience. A full transcription of the PWC discussion can be read on our website at insurancetimes.co.uk.

Click on the black banner in the centre of our home page to access the transcription as well as breaking news on developments following the liquidation and investigation of Independent. You can also obtain a list of alternative providers from the same page.


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.

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