Royal & Sun Alliance's share price surged 6.25p to close at 138.25p yesterday as speculation mounted about a possible 165p takeover bid.

At one point, the insurer's stock price hit 142p as reports placed a number of potential buyers in the frame, including Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway and Axa.

R&SA recently posted a pre-tax profit of £865m for 2005, up from £38m the previous year.

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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