British Insurance Awards 2010: Triumph over adversity
As we all know, insurance exists to help individuals and businesses prepare for life's uncertainties and cope with the consequences. Quite literally, it comes to the rescue. And the past 12 months have been no exception.
The industry has proved itself resilient to the toughest economic conditions seen for decades. But it is not immune from change; it too has to operate on the shifting sands of uncertainty.
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