The FTSE has recovered some of the week's losses on the back of a surge in financial stocks.
Investors are taking the opportunity to buy into the sector, after several days of poor performances on the benchmark index.
The FTSE 100 index has added 1.5% and is currently at 3535 points to its highest level of the week.
Insurers have surged upwards, with Legal and General up 3.3% and Prudential up 2.2%.
AXA is up 6.9% to 11.67, Royal & SunAlliance is up 3.3% while Allianz has risen by 4.3% in early trading.
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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.
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.
