While Surrey and Hampshire batted it out to the death at the Oval last week, three unlikely cricket fans sipped their beers in the crowd.

Ex-Independent chairman and chief executive Michael Bright was spotted by an Insurance Times reader, who told Backchat that he was sandwiched (no mean feat for those who have met the man) between two ex-Indie directors.

"They looked happy and relaxed," said our source.

Sadly, the eagle-eyed reader didn't name Bright's companions, but Backchat imagines there can be only two ex-directors who would be seen alive or dead with Edenbridge's most infamous son. Can you guess? Answers by email please: news@instimes.co.uk

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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