The industry has gained several new action men, Backchat learned this week.

AXA chief executive Peter Hubbard, Layton Blackham's Chris Blackham and Duncan Scott are to cycle from Lands End to John O'Groats in a charity extravaganza.

Despite describing it as a "mad feat", the trio, plus other industry figures, hope to raise large amounts of cash for The British Heart Foundation, Marie Curie Cancer Care, The British Kidney Patient Foundation and Round Table Children's Wish. Backchat wishes them the best of luck, and a minimum of saddle sores.

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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