Backchat can empathise with those hard workers whose annoyance levels reach their peak at the sound of a mobile phone ringing in the office.

Trying to read the informative pages of the Insurance Times to the accompaniment of Beethoven could put a colleague's phone at risk, as the desire to hurl it across the office becomes overwhelming.

According to employment law firm Peninsula, 81% of broker employees think mobiles cause the biggest distraction in the office.

Mobile users have been warned.

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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