Distribution's new direction
The long-winded, inefficient quotes process that permeates the insurance industry wastes valuable time and energy. Step forward Kerry London Blagrove with Direct Fleet Insurance Services, a novel solution that took its cues from the innovations of the internet, writes Martin Friel.
Everything in business today is about efficiency. Profit margins are tight and the margin for error even more so. If there is one industry that has faced repeated accusations of carrying bloated costs
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