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Time for a makeover? Seven steps to make your broker happy

Take a different approach when your proposal form arrives this year, recommends Chris Marston - treat is as you would a pitch for new work and you may get a better PII deal

A big issue for small firms

Succession and exit planning is key to maintaining a firm's viability pending sale and to avoiding regulatory fallout, advises Deborah Sullivan

MTC consultation: Nothing to see here

Jane Williams and David Rees Smith discuss the SRA's proposals to change the minimum terms and conditions of PII for solicitors, in light of the Insurance Act 2015

PII renewal: Life and death

Aggregation issues, the impact of the Insurance Act 2015, and the risks associated with cybercrime are just some of the things lawyers should be considering during PII renewal season, writes Frank Maher

PII Focus June 2016

SJ's dedicated PII focus is now available to view online

Video as an effective tool in major PI cases

A 'Day in the Life' video can show clearly the extent of the impact of an injury on the claimant, helping to secure the settlement they deserve, writes Amanda Richardson

Challenge the training status quo

Are we caught in a loop of fixed thinking when it comes to how we train and develop the lawyers of tomorrow, asks Louise Hadland

Expert quantum evidence in a world of fixed costs

A fixed costs regime without suitable fail-safes in place for the provision of expert evidence will be particularly harmful for SMEs, family businesses, and the self-employed, explains Richard Formby