Backchat wonders whether the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff really is the best venue for the Axa-sponsored FA Cup and other football finals.
The footy pundits are concerned about the state of the pitch because it gets so little natural sunlight – being a totally encircled ground. Even if they do manage to get the patchy grass looking pristine, it won't stay that way because the “real men” who play rugby may churn up the pitch.
Backchat was at first wondering whether the answer would have been for the FA Cup final to go to the home of its sponsor and be played at the Stade de France in Paris. But then Backchat remembered that Axa is a global company and not French. So now we know. Cardiff is the capital of the globe.
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.
