Brokers key to resolution in late payments argument

Brokers could have a key role to play in defusing the row over late payments to contractors handling subsidence claims, according to experts.

John Parvin, subsidence manager at Zurich Financial Services explained it was up to individual brokers and whether they want to be heavily involved: "When they do they can add value and they do assist," he told the audience at a recent subsidence conference held by Insurance Age sister title, Post Magazine. "Wherever possible, when we have a broker involved