2005 not only brings FSA regulation but it also brings...naked brokers. The cheeky staff at Layton Blackham's Welshpool branch seem to have decided to follow in the footsteps of the Calendar Girls and pose for a nude calendar in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Care Nurses and the Shropshire and Mid Wales Air Ambulance.

Copies are available for £5, with all proceeds going to the above charities. And to whet your appetite, pictured is Backchat's personal favourite, Mr November. Very special.

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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