Aim is to positively impact crime rates

Insurers will have to encourage their business customers to install CCTV under proposals at present before Parliament.

The Closed Circuit Television (Monitoring and Promotion) Bill, introduced in October by Labour MP Tom Harris, requires insurers to promote an agreed code of practice governing the use of CCTV.

Speaking at its first reading this week, Harris said: “CCTV can have a positive impact on the fight against crime … but we have a duty to reassure our citizens that such monitoring is not only effective but worth the investment.”

The Bill also introduces a set of basic standards covering the installation and use of CCTV.

Its second reading is planned for 6 November.

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.
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