Some 360 million working days are lost annually in the UK because of stress, finds a report by the Health and Safety Executive.

It is costing UK industry about £8bn a year, says the Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace report.

Leeds-based risk managers Smithson Mason Group joined forces with law firm Eversheds to present a trio of in-house seminars to combat the growing stress menace this week

SMG director Graham Wright said: “Frequent changes to regulations in the workplace mean that businesses can put themselves at risk without realising it.”


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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