Clients and staff from the Bentley Day Resource Centre in Banstead, Surrey, enjoyed a millennium boat trip thanks to Axa Re and Axa Global Risks.

The centre, which caters for adults with severe learning difficulties, cruised down the Thames taking in the sites of the Millennium Dome and the London Eye as part of a day of global charitable events staged by the insurer.

The group from Banstead was entertained on board by accordionist Janet Beal, while Axa staff were on hand to make sure things were all shipshape and Bristol fashion.


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.