Fitch Ratings today published its Quantitative Insurer Financial Strength Ratings Methodology, outlining the criteria for Q-IFS ratings to be awarded to insurance companies over the next few weeks.

The methodology helps make the ratings system more rigorous and more transparent, the agency said.

The expanded methodology includes details of the beta assumptions in the cost of equity calculations, investment return assumptions and the weightings applied to the various rating modules over a five-year trend analysis.

The company also published a market feedback report, with details of questions raised during the consultation process and the companies responses.

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.