Showbiz wannabe Freddie Hospedales of the Charted Insurance Institute is throwing down the gauntlet to the insurance industry. The musical maestro wants to set up his own band, made up of personalities from around the market to star in the industry's own version of Live Aid. So all you rockers, rollers and jazz supremos we want to hear from you.

If, however, you are as tone-deaf as Backchat, watch this space we might be calling on you to get your charity cheque books ready to view your more lyrical friends in action.


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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