Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 10 to 14 March 2025

Starting off the week, junior reporter Chantal Kapani asked experts how insurance firms can stay competitive and differentiate themselves in a soft market.

Then, editor Katie Scott spoke to insurer Zurich about relaunching its Innovation Championship programme.

Following this, Kapani asked experts how the motor market could evolve following legal and regulatory scrutiny.

After that, news editor James Cowen got firms’ responses to the FCA announcing major U-turns.

Rounding off the week, deputy editor Yiannis Kotoulas spoke to Alex Jomaa about how brokers “have been let down by insurers” on customer cyber education.

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.