It seems no one wants to be associated with UK Independence Party MEP Godfrey Bloom anymore.

Hot on the heels of outraging the female population of Europe, with his self-confessed politically incorrect comments, the actuarial profession has moved to distance itself from him.

It seems Bloom "is not, and never has been, a member of the actuarial profession", despite the UKIP press office stating to the contrary.

Bloom is in fact an IFA, and head of research at York-based TBO Corporate Benefit Consultants.

Backchat can't help but wonder when the stampede of those trying to distance themselves from Bloom will end.

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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