Backchat was honoured to speak to a stalwart of the insurance industry this week.
A man, who in 1937 at the age of 16, got his first job at a small insurance company, before heading off to war.
Now, after 70 years in the sector, and still with no plans to retire, this oldie of insurance seemed rather less enthusiastic about the industry than he would have been “back in his day”.
His advice to young, budding brokers keen to join the insurance industry: “Don’t do it.”
If this is the reaction of the insurance industry’s old guard, what does the future hold?
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.
