Journos get a taste of fine wine.

Backchat went continental this week embarking on a wine tasting jaunt to the home of wine, France. RSA took the trade press to Paris and began proceedings with a meal in the Eiffel Tower.

This was surely a case of lining the stomach as a drinking session in a Parisian wine cellar followed.

Taught how to drink like a professional, the group soon turned into Oz and Jilly wannabes proclaiming floral aromas rising from the glass.

On returning to London there were a few sore heads and not just from the low cellar doorways.

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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