The Daily Telegraph could be paying out the £1.25m in costs and damages of £150,000 itself after it lost a libel case brought against it by MP George Galloway.
One source suggested that the Daily Telegraph self-insured its professional indemnity cover.
Sources said the complexity of libel cases meant that national newspapers often retained the risk themselves.
In April 2003, the newspaper published a story claiming Galloway was on the payroll of Saddam Hussein while he was in power.
The judge in the case said the accusations were "seriously defamatory" of Galloway. The newspaper declined to comment.
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.
