Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has helped to raise more than £100,000 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind association after sponsoring the Cumbria Challenge for the second year running.

The Challenge was an outdoor endurance event, attracted 25 teams from businesses around the UK, including three form JLT.

Starting at six o'clock, the teams ascended the mountain Skiddaw, cycled for 23-miles, walked up Derewent Falls and canoed three miles across Derwentwater to Keswick.


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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