A turkey farm is suing insurer AXA for £238,000 after losing 15% of its Christmas turkeys after a flood.
AXA refused to pay out because it said its policy did not cover flood or business interruption.
Feathers were ruffled when heavy rain spoiled a compressor causing a rise in temperature that affected 15% of turkey carcases awaiting delivery last Christmas.
Southdown Turkeys of Sidlesham, Chichester is also suing brokers Williamson Moore for breach of duty in not telling Southdown the policy did not cover the economic consequences of flood.
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.
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.
