It was sharp suits, slick hats and fur wraps all round when Bennetts Insurance Centre celebrated its 70th anniversary.

The Coventry company held a 1930s-style street party, after guests were chauffeured in a Humber car and greeted by costumed staff at its revamped offices.

Bennetts was established by present managing director Michael Bennett's grandfather in the year car insurance first became compulsory and operated from his front room.

It is now part of a group that employs 500 people in Coventry and has centres in Redditch, Peterborough and Hillingdon.


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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