Financial guru and Council of Lloyd's member Alastair Ross Goobey was in a reflective mood last week.
Speaking at legal firm RPC's annual D&O seminar, he made this observation.
"I was thinking about how Lloyd's was named after Edward Lloyd's coffee shop over 300 years ago.
"If Lloyd's began today, then it would probably be known as Starbucks.
"Saying I'm insured by Starbucks doesn't really have the same cachet," he said, to much laughter.
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.
