Imperial Tobacco has won a landmark court case against a widow whose husband died from lung cancer.
Margaret McTear sued Imperial Tobacco for £500,000 following the death of her 48-year-old husband, Alfred, who smoked 60 a day.
A judge rejected claims that McTear was unaware of the risks when he began smoking and that advertising was a big factor in his decision to smoke.
The firm had denied it was to blame.
The judge said there was no proof that Imperial Tobacco's product had caused the cancer which killed him.
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.
