Kebabs, squirrels, zebras and potatoes: all these feature in some of the craziest motor claims notified to Norwich Union.
One can imagine the surprise, for instance, of the motorist whose car was damaged when "a frozen squirrel fell out of a tree and crashed through the front windscreen".
Another motor discovered the ballistic qualities of a frozen kebab when taking bend at speed: "One of the doors opened and a frozen kebab flew out, hitting and damaging a passing car".
And be careful of cows' rough tongues, as one motorist discovered at his cost: "A herd of cows licked my car and caused damage to the paintwork". Finally, always check your car for errant spuds: "I couldn't brake because a potato was lodged behind the brake".
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.
