Risk management is about being prepared, but there are some events that no one can predict, as attendees at the JLT Risk Solutions outsourcing symposium recently discovered.
Visor consultant managing director Peter Power gave the example of aircraft mechanics who, during the course of their duties, decided to lark about in the cockpit of an airliner.
Pretending to be pilots, the two mechanics inadvertently started the engine and crashed the plane into a nearby hangar.
Clearly the concept of risk management models that prevent the occurrence of gross stupidity is yet to take off.
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.
