It is surprising what you can find on ebay, as Backchat discovered recently.

Preparing to go under the electronic hammer was a copy of Aeroplane Aviation Insurance History - Book Syndicate 800.

Even though the book is a first edition of the 1988 publication and includes two letters of authentication, this piece of history failed to attract any bids.

Surprisingly, one would have thought the details of the launch of aviation insurance in 1930 and the formation of the nucleus of Syndicate 800 would have clinched the deal.

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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