Harry's been tarted up
Eagled-eyed readers may have noticed that Harry Hastings, the plucky little mascot of motor broker Hastings Direct, has had a bit of a makeover.
Harry, who, it seems, has quite a following on YouTube, looks a little bit shinier than before (and the ditty is a little less grating). All part of the plan to take Hastings a bit more upmarket.
But has Harry lost a bit of his machismo in the transformation? This hasn’t been lost on Neil Utley, the boss of Hasting’s parent, IAG UK. He says: “The new Harry looks a little…” “Effete,” suggests Backchat?
“Well, I couldn’t see him in a fight.”
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.
