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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Small law firms have been saving up to 25% on their indemnity insurance premiums following the arrival of a new insurer from Qatar, broker Lockton has said. The annual renewal date for many law firms passed last week, and Brian Boehmer, partner specialising in professional indemnity at Lockton, estimated that QIC Europe – which was targeting law firms with one to 20 partners – may already have taken a 5% share of the market. Full story - Legal Futures
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Small law firms have been saving up to 25% on their indemnity insurance premiums following the arrival of a new insurer from Qatar, broker Lockton has said. The annual renewal date for many law firms passed last week, and Brian Boehmer, partner specialising in professional indemnity at Lockton, estimated that QIC Europe – which was targeting law firms with one to 20 partners – may already have taken a 5% share of the market. Full story - Legal Futures
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