Is there an Arnold Schwarzenegger lookalike in Legal & General to make up the cast from Twins? Because there certainly seems to be a Danny DeVito stooge.

L&G general insurance boss John Castagno was telling Backchat how, after a visit to an agency in Lewes in Sussex, he had been almost mobbed by a crowd from a pub who insisted he was the diminutive comedy actor/director.

Castagno claims they realised their mistake, but then went on to ply him with drinks in what turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening.


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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