Fine carpet and textile restorers Behar Profex claims to have saved insurers and their policyholders more than £250,000 this year by salvaging items thought to have been total losses.
Among the items the restoration experts have reclaimed was an Aubusson carpet, insured for £45,000. The carpet was judged irreparable and valued at just £3,500 after it suffered staining, discoloration and rips and tears as a result of severe water damage.
However, Islington-based Behar Profex was able to restore the expensive carpet to its full insured value following treatments costing £5,700.
Behar Profex holds a royal warrant from the Queen Mother for restoring her antique carpets and tapestries.
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.
