It's safer on 29 February
It’s a quirk of the Roman calendar but now it seems that leap year days are also a quirk of the claims calendar.
Data from Norwich Union shows that 29 February is the safest day of the year in and around your home.
Analysis of 10 years of claims data – including the two leap years in 2000 and 2004 – reveals that the extra day sees 20% fewer claims for theft, fire, water leaks
and accidental damage compared to an average day.
Leap year days also see 20% less car accidents than normal, making it the third safest day of the year on the roads, after Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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.
