Guy Browning takes a sideways look at insurance

D is for . . .

Death benefit - Peace and quiet

Debenture - A young, not very bright lady who is working in the office because her daddy owns the company

Debit note - An invitation to the Debenture to come for a drink after work

Declinature - When the Debenture says no

Decreasing term assurance - Increasing worry that Debenture has told her daddy about you

Demutualisation - Divorce

Deposit premium - Fatal attraction of pigeons to clean cars

Depreciation - What happens in your annual appraisal

Direct Reinsurer - Reinsurance broker with fantastically bad manners

Dread disease cover -Condom

Due date - The time at which your date is supposed to have met you, but didn't

Duty of disclosure -Your moral duty to point out to someone that they have tucked their skirt into their knickers

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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