Most of Lloyd's modern icons usually spend their leisure time on the golf course or sailing. But which well-known figure admitted a fondness for mowing the lawn this week?

None other than Dane Douetil, Brit's group chief executive.

In a revealing interview with a national newspaper, Douetil said he would be lost without his "ultimate boy's toy" - a "sabre-tooth tiger ride-on mowing machine".

Backchat wonders whether Douetil has ever desired to ride that bad boy into the boardroom?

Who knows, the machine might become the company mascot, and Douetil could soon be seen riding his 'tiger' down Leadenhall Street.

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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