Top people's personal lines insurer Chubb Europe has sponsored City property director Tristram Gethin bid to win the 1,800km winter challenge.

The race was formerly known as the Monte Carlo Rally and Gethin and his navigator Robin Stow will enter the race in a Jaguar XK140. The model was one of the fastest cars on the road when it was built in 1956. The British Racing Green drop-head convertible has a 3442cc engine and top speed of 125mph.

Competitors will be judged not just on their race position but on other factors, such as navigation and the presentation of the car.


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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