Out in the cold
The current liability crisis has left many brokers feeling isolated. Richard Essex says greater communication is needed to help brokers get back on their feet.
A hard market is traditionally thought to be the best test of a broker's ability but it is difficult to apply this to current conditions.At this time, brokers are extremely frustrated by their inability to get cover for clients.
It is more than a little absurd that many long-established businesses are being forced to close down because they are unable to get employers' liability cover. Insurers argue they cannot be expected to subsidise uneconomical risks in a free market but it seems
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