So how long will the hard market last? That's the $64,000 question. I hear that at one meeting of senior managers within a top six insurer, the chairman asked everyone to write their best guess of when the market would turn soft again. What was the answer? Well, it seems most plumped for about 12 months, with the most bullish reckoning on two years.

With Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett also forecasting a return to flat rates in 12 months, it seems you've just got one chance to fill your boots.

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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