Catherine Hartley, the first woman to cross Antarctica to the South Pole, achieved her goal without having to make a claim on her insurance policy.
Hartley battled temperatures of minus 24 degrees and gale force winds overcoming frostbite and terrible weather conditions, to cross 700 miles of inhospitable terrain.
Club Direct, which arranged the insurance and sponsored Hartley, said: "At one point we thought she was going to need rescuing. She's a tough girl though and we are incredibly proud of her."
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.
