A Norfolk Broads initiative sponsored by Zurich Financial Services has resulted in the theft of boats dropping by more than 45% in two years.

The scheme, called Broadsbeat, was established by Norfolk Police and involves two police constables patrolling the Broads in summer, when more than one million people come to the area.

The visitors hire the 2,200 boats on offer from local fleet hire operators, which are a major insurance market for Zurich's Navigators & General and also a major target for thieves.

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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