Swift action taken by Ashworth Mairs Group's major loss unit allowed 40 businesses in a major Belfast shopping area to open for business the day after a serious fire.

Adjusters and specialist surveyors arrived within minutes of police alerting them to a devastating fire at an unoccupied building in the street. Their rapid intervention in conducting a site investigation of the building allowed the authorities to authorise its early demolition for safety reasons the following morning.

Paddy O'Hanlon of Ashworth Mairs Group said: “This is a classic example of how a properly coordinated team effort can minimise the effect of a potential disaster.”

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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