What do soap characters do when they go on the lam and disappear from our screens for months or even years, wonders Backchat.

Well one answer could be entering the wonderful world of general insurance.

Underwriting Agency Novitas, specialising in motorcycle insurance, is run by a couple of hard men, the Mitchells.

Unfortunately for those EastEnders fans out there, that's Paul and Richard Mitchell, not Grant and Phil.

They have no connection to the Arches, the Caff, or the Queen Vic. And, as yet, there's no sign of Peggy.

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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