Backchat will be glued to his goggle box on Friday evening to see his chum and Topaz Insurance boss Richard Mikula star in the Big Brother-type TV show Human Zoo.

Richard appears as one of 12 strangers who are brought together in a remote Cumbrian farmhouse which is bristling with hidden cameras.

His Machiavellian behaviour in last week's first episode has led the show's consultant psychologist to dub Richard “Dirty Dick” in honour of Big Brother's Nasty Nick.

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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