Backchat is always pleased to learn of the weird and wonderful past of industry bigwigs. And Ian Viney, the new managing director of Legal & General's insurance arm, boasts a particularly unusual background - he used to be a professional trombone player.
Backchat wonders whether the L&G staff are distracted by the oompahs emanating from Viney's office.
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.
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.
