What newspaper do you read?

What newspaper do you read?
FT

What career did you want to have when you were a child?
Doctor (but I faint at the sight of blood)

What was the worst business decision you have ever made?
To invest in the Eurotunnel

What do you like best about insurance?
You work with such wonderful people

What would you do tomorrow if you left the insurance industry?
Become a bookie, it's like insurance but less regulated!

What is your favourite quote?
One for a 50,000 life Stakeholder plan with Clerical Medical

Who do you most admire?
James Crosby (chief executive, Halifax) and my secretary – difficult to tell who has the most influence on my career!

Do you have an unfulfilled ambition?
Yes

On dress down Friday, what do you wear?
My best clothes

What is your most over-used phrase?
I'd like us to debate this decision I've made

What keeps you awake at night?
Insomnia and 360 degree feedback

What was your first job?
Paper round

Where did you grow up?
Somewhere between head of investment and chief executive

What was your education?
Splendid

What is your favourite film?
The Bodyguard

What is your favourite book?
To Kill a Mockingbird

What is your favourite tea?
British Rail

What is your favourite joke?
Knock, knock

How often do you use public transport?
When my secretary lets me

Who do you vote for?
Lib Dems

How did you vote in the last election?
Lib Dems

Are you in favour of the Euro?
Yes

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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