What is it they say about men with flash cars - they've got big wallets?

Then again maybe it was the shiny gun that Footman James' MD Paul Matthews was brandishing which attracted two lovely ladies to drape themselves over his arm to mark the launch of the Classic Motor Show.

It appears that Matthews was given a licence to thrill at the event, as he was kitted out in true 007 style to celebrate the release of the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale. Wonder if he got lucky on the tables?

These pictures have left Backchat feeling a little shaken, but not too stirred.

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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