Bob Hand, managing director of consultancy Affinity Solutions, was surprised to be invited to dinner with Prince Charles and Camilla.

The reason for this somewhat unusual invitation was his involvement with Age Concern through its affinity scheme. But what would he say when Charles asked the inevitable question, "So what do you do?" Surely trying to explain what an affinity deal is might not be the greatest conversation piece?

"I could just say I am a horticulturalist," Hand told Backchat.

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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