E-Trading

Increasing the pressure.

A sprinkler system is an effective safeguard against fire damage, but only if the water pressure is correct, says Richard Wyatt.

Cultivating business

As farmers diversify into new areas of business, their insurance needs become greater and even more complex. Barry Gardner examines the wide range of farming risks.

Taking cover.

Coversure has made a success out of its franchising operation and now the company is looking to expand further, Mark Coverdale, its chairman, tells Tim Collison.

Protecting the bottom line.

New employment legislation in the UK, means legal expenses cover is even more vital. However, the market is still flat says Steve Banner.

Stick to timetables or face fines.

The Woolf reforms to civil litigation will impose strict timetables on claims handling. Shona Cronin says brokers must have the right systems in place to avoid heavy fines.

Open all hours.

Customers are demanding more from insurance. As a result, insurers and brokers are outsourcing to specialists who provide added-value services whenever the customer requires them, says David Fanning.

School arson risks.

The Arson Prevention Bureau is warning about the problems of arson attacks on schools in South Wales...

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