A ripple of excitement spread throughout Lloyd's a few weeks ago when brokers and underwriters saw that one of managing agent ACE's boxes was unmanned. Was the managing agent in trouble?

The gossipmongers were disappointed when the box returned to full strength the next day. It seems the underwriters had just been on a training day.


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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