"Nightmare on lime street" reads the headline in Monday's Evening Standard.
No, not a Lloyd's-related story, but a further example of how the dreaded compensation culture is interfering with every aspect of our lives. This time, a London council is cutting down 4,500 lime trees because they are the cause of large insurance pay-outs. It seems the trees are attracting insects and their droppings are making the pavements slippery.
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.
