Commercial

Striving for harmony.

A true collaboration between insurer, broker and IT supplier can be fruitful in the long term, but trust is essential to make partnerships work.

Playing the waiting game.

The collapse of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund has led to a period of uncertainty for solicitors. Simon Threadgold says it will take a while for things to settle down as firms jockey for position.

Turning point.

As the insurance market begins to harden, Phil Godwin says brokers and insurers should turn to each other to help broaden the scope of engineering covers.

Electing a part in history.

With Labour almost effortlessly securing an historic second term in Government, they may now be comfortable enough for radical reform.

Negligence gets personal.

Another controversial decision by the Court of Appeal over professional negligence is a stark reminder that employees cannot escape the consequences of their own errors.

RSA sells Swinton

Personal and commercial lines insurer MMA Insurance has bought Swinton, the predominantly personal li...