Category 1 storm expected to miss the US east coast
The US National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Fred became a Category 1 hurricane over the eastern Atlantic on Tuesday but was forecast to steer clear of any land, Reuters reports
Fred had top winds of 75mph and was west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa.
It was expected to turn northwest and then north, keeping thousands of miles east of the US East Coast.
By 11pm EDT (0300 GMT), the storm was located about 445 miles west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands and was moving to the west-northwest at about 12mph.
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.
