Dumb waiter traps dumb thief, or so the tale goes, in a recent claim filed with Alliance Insurance Management

The claim relates to a break-in at a bar. It seems that the thieves could not access the basement, where all the booze was kept, leading them to think of a more imaginative solution. One of the unfortunate fellows was sent down in the dumb waiter used to move the bottles. His weight tripped the lift, leaving him trapped in the basement. Abandoned by his mates, he was discovered by police next morning.

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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