It seems the industry FSA's contract certainty message will take a long time to sink in.

Backchat met a managing director of an underwriting management company who said that he bought D&O cover in 2001, but has yet to receive any documentation apart from a cover note. The source of this wonderful piece of delayed bureaucracy? The London market.

The MD says he now almost doesn't want to get the policy document, because "it makes such a good story and demonstrates how we can do a better job than our rivals". Over to you, Tiner.

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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