Folgate chief executive Andy Homer last week was spotted with a well-worn bag that looked like it was being held together with duct tape.

But on closer inspection the bag turned out to be a vintage Biba conference freebie with the duct tape obscuring the sponsor's name. Can you guess the name under the tape? Yes, that's right, Zurich - the company that just cancelled Folgate's £18m commercial lines agency.

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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