Insurance stocks plunged today as the FTSE 100 dropped 3.43%, its lowest level in 11 months.

Allianz was down 2%, RSA fell 5.37%, Aviva fell 4.1% and Zurich descended 3.9%.

The sell-off in equities has been sparked by fears from economic and manufacturing data that the world will fall once again into a recession.

There are also real fears that both Italy and Spain will need a bailout, as interest demanded on debt remains dangerously high.

Bankers and miners led the fall as Lloyds plummeted 10% and Barclays and RBS shed 8% and 7% respectively.

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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