Last week's Backchat about ripping off Standard Life Healthcare for a third of a pound was slightly premature, it appears.

After returning to work after a few days' holiday, Backchat was dismayed to get a voicemail from the insurer's intermediary channel manager Iain McMillan.

"Lovely Backchat," McMillan said. "Just wanted to let you know, you still owe me 30p."

Backchat will be relying on the usual insurer trick. The cheque's in the post.


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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