And you thought that bar of chocolate wasn't going to do you any harm?

Well think again. Now there's further proof that chocolate can seriously damage your health - and it's far messier than obesity and rotten teeth.

According to Medico-Legal Reporting, a half-kilo bar of chocolate left on the back tray of a vehicle gains enough momentum to decapitate a human in the event of a head-on collision. Ouch.

Perhaps it would be safer to eat the chocolate rather than leave it unattended in the back of a car.

Chocolate. It can make people lose their heads

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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