Insurance was the silver lining in Berkeley Berry Birch's cloud last year.

The financial services distributor reported growing overall losses, which reached £6.9m in the year ended 1 March against £2.7m in the 14 months to 31 March 2002.

Turnover in the insurance division was £3.5m, against £3.4m in the prior period and it made an operating profit of £708,000 against £170,000.

Chief executive Stephen Ingledew blamed the group's poor performance on its financial advisory operation, stock market depression, lack of consumer confidence and government intervention.

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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