Pauline Quayle.
Millennium compliance is easier said than done, especially for smaller brokers. The large insurers and software houses should also face up to their responsibilities.
The word 'millennium' seems to be on everyone's lips. The race is onfor businesses to get their act together and ensure that they are
prepared. It has been said that many insurers and brokers are still moving
too slowly to guarantee year 2000 readiness. This is easier said than
done, and much harder for smaller brokers to achieve than the larger ones.
Unlike the larger brokers and insurance companies, we do not necessarily
have the luxury of specific working parties. We have to find our own
resour
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