UK exporters and investors received increased government support, with a 43% increase in new guarantees during the 1999-2000 financial year.
The Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) released figures this week that showed it provided £4.7bn worth of new guarantees for UK capital goods exporters last year, up from £3.3bn the year before.
The department also insured £797m worth of overseas investments by UK companies, up from £561m.
Trade minister Richard Caborn said this was the ECGD's best year since it was privatised in 1991.
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.
