imarket, an electronic trading platform for the broker channel will launch as a pilot programme in November. A full version will go live in December, with a further 150 brokers joining the service.

imarket is backed by Allianz, Cornhill, AXA, Groupama, Norwich Union, Royal & SunAlliance and Zurich.

Martin McLachlan, managing director of Polaris said the launch was a month later than planned because of an extended testing programme.

The delayed launch will not affect the planned road shows to launch imarket, the company said.

The company said it would concentrate on increasing broker trading after the Christmas break.

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.