AFA appoints PI provider
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed Alexis Insurance Brokers to provide professional indemnity cover that its members can access.
The announcement ends a 12-month selection process, with Alexis chosen for its competence, expertise and price, according to AFA president Dennis Bateman.
“Advisers need access to good quality professional indemnity advice and products to secure and manage their businesses, and this is best done with professionals who understand their needs and can work with them over the long term,” he said.
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