Technical hitch.
Last week's Post Magazine round table highlighted some important issues, claims Theo Duchen, particularly relating to the problems generated by the use of technology in the troubled commercial lines sector.
The industry is currently recognising the need for a dramaticoverhaul of the commercial lines sector to meet the challenges presented
by gross inefficiencies, minimal profit margins and increasing
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