Vehicle body repairers could be losing up to £45m a year, because insurers are failing to pay them for the time it takes to polish vehicles.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) bases this figure on a calculation of 4.5 million accidents per year.
Evidence of insurers' reluctance to fork out was gathered as part of the Body Repair Industry Campaign against unfair and anti-competitive practices.
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.
