An animal rights group has criticised Britain’s biggest bank HSBC for insuring people prosecuted for illegally hunting foxes.

Under the arrangement HSBC will pay, perfectly legally, the legal fees for hunters taken to court for breaking the 2005 hunting ban.

The chairman of the League Against Cruel Sports asked: “What next – insurance for burglars and shoplifters?”

No comment, from HSBC.

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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