The Queen was invited this week to St Katherine's Pier in London's Docklands to name the revolutionary 120ft carbon fibre catamaran Team Philips.
It is insured and sponsored by Sextant International, the yacht insurance agency backed by Brockbank Syndicate Management.
The giant catamaran, valued at £2.6m, reached 23 knots in light winds on her voyage from Totnes, Devon. Skipper Pete Goss and his crew will shortly begin a Jules Verne round-the-world record attempt.
The Queen was accompanied to the ceremony by her chaplain, Canon Lionel Webber (pictured) a keen sailing fan.
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.
