In this professional indemnity Q&A, Legal Week editor-in-chief John Malpas speaks to Jenny Screech, legal professions manager at Zurich Insurance, about the differences between traditional law firms and alternative business structures (ABSs). Screech outlines application process for becoming an ABS and the challenges for insurers when insuring businesses of this type. She also offers some tips for any law firms planning to convert to an ABS model.