The EU Council of Ministers could throw out a proposal to outlaw gender discrimination in insurance rating engines this week.

The body was due to meet yesterday to discuss the Directive aimed at addressing unfair discrimination in goods and services. If passed the legislation would mean motor insurers, as well as the life and pension industry, would not be able to use gender to decide price or payment.

ABI head of motor Jo Dagustun said: "The best outcome is that they chuck the proposal out."

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.