Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week

Starting off the week, deputy editor Yiannis Kotoulas spoke to James Slaughter about Apollo’s plans for the future.

Then, technology editor Clare Ruel assessed the impact of the Crypto stock market crash on insurtechs.

Following this, editor Katie Scott spoke about innovation in the reinsurance sector.

And then, Matt Scott looked at the best performing business lines in UKGI.

Rounding off the week, junior reporter Chantal Kapani asked industry experts about where the FCA can simplify its rules to avoid duplication with Consumer Duty regulation.

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.