The seasoned film star Peter O'Toole has been lured into his first television commercial by Zurich Financial Services.

The actor, who is most famous for playing Lawrence of Arabia, will star in a 60-second Sky TV advertisment that celebrates the Rugby Lions tour of Australia and the UK domestic game, which are both sponsored by Zurich.

As well as O'Toole, the commercial features nine-year-old Gabriel Middelton and a cameo performance from Harlequins prop forward Jason Leonard.

Former England flanker Mick Skinner was rugby technical adviser.

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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