Guy Browning takes a last look at insurance jargon

W is for
Waiver - Small children in the back of coaches

Wear and tear -What happens the first time you go out in your expensive party dress

Winding up - Telling monster porkies to someone while keeping a straight face

Withdrawal option - Unreliable contraceptive method

Y is for
Yield to maturity - Something that happens to most brokers in their late forties

Z is for
Zone - Big armchair in which brokers sleep after lunch

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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