Bring back Michael Winner, all is forgiven.

That was the message from one disgruntled Esure customer who contacted the insurer's marketing team last week to complain about their change of mascot.

It seems the 70-year-old film-maker, whose most famous movie Death Wish was made more than 35 years ago in 1974, has won one viewer with his TV commercial work.

"I'm not from New York, I'm not Jewish and I'm not a mouse!" ranted the peeved punter. Calm down dear, it's only a commercial...

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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