A key industry text containing authoritative information and advice on the main issues facing insurance companies, their partners and in-house lawyers when creating partnering distribution agreements - those detailed arrangements between insurers and the parties who can sell and distribute insurance policies on the insurers' behalf. Readable and accessible in style, it deals with all aspects of the distribution of insurance through third party providers, the responsibilities and liabilities within the context of current law, and good practice. Written by leading experts and fully supported by research findings, it also contains practical examples from partnering companies of varying size and sector.