Backchat was amused to hear that Simon Burgess, the enfant terrible of the insurance world who has insured for virgin births, alien abduction, and giant crabs, has become teetotal – and all because he turned 40.
“Not a drink has passed my lips since last Christmas Day, my birthday,” he proudly stated.
But his new found abstemiousness has done little to curb the great man's joie de vivre. He recently burst into the Guinness Book of Records for insuring a model's bust for £10m, and there are rumours that the number plate of his new car is even more far-fetched – 12 NOB.
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.
