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Blog: Grenfell shows construction details need to be fully disclosed to insurers
Building regulations are being reviewed in the wake of the deadly Grenfell fire. In this blog post, Neil Clutterbuck, chief underwriting officer at Allianz, points out why construction details need to be fully disclosed to insurers.
Water, water everywhere: Escape of water
When water escapes at a property, it can damage furnishings and installations and cause significant business interruption. This article looks at the common causes of escape of water and the practical steps residential and commercial property owners can take to reduce the risk.
From overseas investors to EU workers: Can the real estate sector keep the roof over our heads?
The UK real estate sector will be affected by Brexit, changing investor appetite and personnel issues. This whitepaper sheds light on what the future might hold for the UK’s real estate sector before highlighting how brokers can help clients to navigate the changing risk landscape.
How resilient is your business to cyber attack?
Following the recent global ransomware attacks, Reuters examine how cyber security has moved from IT risk into enterprise risk. With FM Global’s cyber experts they discuss why organisations need to ensure they have adequate coverage in their property policy.
Scenario Based Training harnesses the power of “What if…?”
The “It can’t happen here” mindset can be hard to overcome, but FM Global is encouraging plant operators to think about loss prevention in new ways and increase their preparedness with Scenario Based Training programmes.
A broker’s guide to upcoming landlord regulations
Brokers are invaluable when it comes to helping landlords find the right insurance cover for their property investments, but it’s essential that they understand all of the upcoming regulations that landlords face. Download this guide to find out how you can ensure your clients have suitable cover.
Commercial squatting
With squatting in commercial buildings on the rise, property owners need a robust approach to risk management to safeguard against potentially costly court fees and business interruption. This article provides risk management tips to commercial property owners and highlights key issues to consider.
A simple guide to underinsurance
This simple guide to underinsurance highlights the main causes within separate business lines and how brokers can play an important role in helping to eliminate underinsurance by offering their customers the correct support and guidance.
How can valuations help to avoid underinsurance?
Underinsurance is a common and persistent problem for the insurance industry, with incorrect or out-of-date valuations being a common cause. This article highlights the importance of valuation services and explores how valuations can add value to businesses.
Hurricane Andrew @ 25: Insuring more resilient property
Even today, 25 years later, Hurricane Andrew ranks as the fourth most expensive hurricane in US history. This article looks back at the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew, what lessons have been learnt and how risk modeling, loss prevention and construction methods have evolved.