Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week

Starting off the week, editor Katie Scott sat down with Aviva’s Owen Morris to discuss the insurer’s personal lines growth.

Then, junior reporter Chantal Kapani spoke to Zurich’s Tim Bailey to find out how the industry can attract a wide range of people.

Following this, technology editor Clare Ruel discussed what the impact of a simplified R&D scheme for insurtechs could be.

And rounding off the week, deputy news editor James Cowen disucssed MGA and broker relationships for this month’s Big Story.

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.