Our cover feature assesses the insurance sector in freefall. Fewer providers, rising premiums and a ‘hollowing out’ of cover is creating difficulties for brokers and SMEs. But what can be done? NACFB managing director Norman Chambers shares his views.

This issue also features insights from headline sponsor, Lloyds Banking Group as well as NatWest, Haydock Finance, the Association of Short-term Lenders, Business Enterprise Fund, Bibby Financial Services, Regency Factors, SmartSearch, Philip Ross Solicitors, Finance House Solutions, Mercia Asset Management, Bridging Finance Solutions, Recognise, and last but by no means least, Fleximize.