Sports Sure boss Gary Stevens finally managed to get his hands on the FA Cup last week, 13 years after his last failed attempt.

The former Spurs and Brighton player appeared in two cup finals during his career before injury forced him to retire.

But he had to wait until the FA Cup came to the Hanover Park Group in south London on a promotional visit from sponsors Axa before he had a chance to touch it.

Sports Sure is one of the 15 schemes run out of Hanover Park. It offers insurance for professional footballers against the loss of their career through accident, injury or illness.

Some of the big names Stevens and partner Sophia Gentle have signed up include Leeds United players Nigel Martyn and Michael Duberry.


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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