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Airbnb & holiday let: Your rights as a landlord
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel. Lucy Hudson at ARAG Law answers the most important questions for those thinking of tapping into this growing market.
Podcast: Stopping home insurance costs going through the roof
In this Insurance Post Podcast, specialists from Allianz, Aviva, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Zurich discuss how home insurance risks are changing – and the importance of a well-maintained roof.
Addressing financial stress and its implications for insurers
The increasing trend in underinsurance is already established. This article highlights what insurers need to do to address the needs of a growing number of non-standard consumers caused by the cost-of-living crisis.
Addressing the fire risk of rooftop solar panels
After an increase in fires involving solar photovoltaic systems, largely in residential installations, this article examines how insurers can manage the risks associated with roof-mounted systems.
Six-year low, but 76% of UK properties still underinsured
According to research conducted by rebuildcostassessment.com, 76% of UK buildings are underinsured and 20% are overinsured. This article provides a breakdown of the analysis by UK country and property type, whilst highlighting the widening gap between insurance levels and true rebuild costs.
Tackling flood risk: Expert insights to protect your future
In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Smith, COO & Co-Founder of Fathom, a climate risk intelligence firm recently acquired by Swiss Re, joins host Graham Gordon, Sapiens’ Director of Product Strategy, to discuss the challenge of flood risk and its broader impact on communities and economies.
Underinsurance: The silent threat to UK homeowners and how brokers can help combat it
Insurance brokers are well-positioned to collaborate with insurers to combat the underinsurance gap in the property market. This article explores a four-point plan for brokers as to how this can be achieved.
Underinsurance concerns mount as HNW clients cut cover
Ecclesiastical, surveyed 100 brokers finding 29% believe all HNW clients are underinsured, up by 4% on a similar poll one year ago. With a quarter of clients reducing cover during the past year, this article explores growing concerns about high-net-worth underinsurance.
Over half of businesses have no flood action plan
A survey by Previsco has revealed that 54% of public sector and private companies do not have an action plan in place to deal with the increased risk of flooding. This article explores the risks for businesses and the importance of a flood action plan.
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance – a hybrid solution?
The issue of underinsurance has created a dynamic landscape of both opportunity and challenge in the field of buildings insurance valuations. This article explains how the current period calls for innovative solutions that align with technological capabilities.