Chief executive says it is 'heartening to see the government acknowledging the pivotal role angel investo...
Insurers warned of increased scaffolding costs as Storm Henk batters UK
'The combined impact of material cost inflation, material shortages and labour shortages means increasing costs,' says head...
'The combined impact of material cost inflation, material shortages and labour shortages means increasing costs,' says head...
Article / 3 months ago
Insurers warned as only one in three subsidence claims found to be genuine
'The insurance market needs to radically rethink how it approaches this complex area of claims and fast,' says head of subsidence...
'The insurance market needs to radically rethink how it approaches this complex area of claims and fast,' says head of subsidence...
Article / 4 months ago
Five brokers pledge to scrap third-party leasehold commissions and cap fees
'We now need to see further action from others in the broader insurance and broker industry,' says minister...
'We now need to see further action from others in the broader insurance and broker industry,' says minister...
Article / 5 months ago
Insurance sector responds as RAAC crisis continues
‘It is really important that schools discuss any construction work with insurers to understand any implications,' says principal risk management surveyor...
‘It is really important that schools discuss any construction work with insurers to understand any implications,' says principal risk management surveyor...
Article / 7 months ago
Flood Re announces plan to drive ‘deeper understanding' of Build Back Better scheme
'We want to see Build Back Better becoming a standard offering on all residential property insurance policies,' says communications head...
'We want to see Build Back Better becoming a standard offering on all residential property insurance policies,' says communications head...
Article / 11 months ago
Briefing: Is the sector embracing plastic free repair materials to support UK's sustainability drive?
Although plastic free materials are more attractive from a net zero perspective, ditching plastic in claims repairs could come at a cost for insurers and...
Although plastic free materials are more attractive from a net zero perspective, ditching plastic in claims repairs could come at a cost for insurers and...
Article / 1 year ago
Insurance ‘must take a leading role' clarifying products to support secondary construction material usage
Although the use of secondary construction materials could assist the UK's transition to a net zero economy, better...
Although the use of secondary construction materials could assist the UK's transition to a net zero economy, better...
Article / 1 year ago
Construction sector requires support from insurance firms in UK's net zero transition – UKGBC
Risk perception around a secondary materials market needs to be addressed, says the council...
Risk perception around a secondary materials market needs to be addressed, says the council...
Article / 1 year ago
Miller launches new D&O product for construction sector
The broker said the product ‘plugs gaps' in currently available broader D&O coverage...
The broker said the product ‘plugs gaps' in currently available broader D&O coverage...
Article / 1 year ago
Government steps in to address cladding cover shortage for assessors
The five-year scheme sees the government liaise with an MGA, reinsurer and technology provider to address protection gap...
The five-year scheme sees the government liaise with an MGA, reinsurer and technology provider to address protection gap...
Article / 1 year ago