Insurance Times journalists recognised for their in-depth and insightful coverage of the insurance industry

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Insurance Times journalists have been honoured for their outstanding work in this year’s Biba Journalist of the Year awards.

Data insight analyst Matt Scott (pictured right) won the Biba award for interview or profile of the year for his interview with Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes. Matt’s story charted Geddes’ success in steering DLG out of the depths of the banking crisis to independence and sustained growth.

Finance editor Ben Dyson (pictured left) was highly commended in the same category for his interview with Mark Cliff, detailing Cliff’s struggle to pull Brightside back from the brink and revitalise the broker.

Editor John Manley said the awards reflected the depth of talent at Insurance Times.

“These awards and all the awards we have won in the past, highlight the depth of knowledge and critical insight that Insurance Times and its journalists bring to the task of covering a complex and ever-changing industry.

“Congratulations go not just to Matt and Ben, but to the whole Insurance Times team, whose coverage of the UK general insurance industry is second to none.”

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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