Christmas stories are flowing out of insurance companies. Over the next two weeks we will bring you the days best stories to get you into the festive spirit.

Select & Protect has given policyholders an automatic 10% increase in insurance cover this Christmas.

The company predicts that each household spends around £600 on Christams presents, which are stored in the home till the big day.

The company said the likelihood of being burgled also increased in the winter months.

Select & Protect senior marketing manager Scott Flynn said: “Christmas is all about celebrating but is an increasingly expensive time.

“The inclusion of this cover in our policies ensures that our policyholders can enjoy the festivities with the peace of mind that should their gifts be stolen, they are covered.”

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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