Property
50 whitepapers and resources
Property
Benefits and risks of building with cross laminated timber
Widely used in Europe, cross laminated timber (CLT) is one of the newest and hottest topics and materials in American construction today. This article looks at the myths, risks and the value this product can deliver on a project.
Five reasons an industry platform is the right choice for property and casualty insurers
An industry platform unifies three elements: software, services, and ecosystem. Given the remarkable pace of change in the property and casualty industry, this article highlights the five imperatives facing insurers that make an industry platform the right answer for the P&C industry.
Global claims review: The top causes of corporate insurance losses
This report examines global developments in corporate insurance claims, highlighting the top causes of loss, and other trends. It also examines a number of industry-specific trends that will impact the claims landscape in future.
Hackers on the job site: Cyber attacks target construction
Today’s construction operations are deeply reliant on technology, yet all of the technology comes with one overarching hazard – the possibility of a cyber breach. This article looks at the risks posed to the construction industry and the steps organisations can take to reduce data breach risks.
Constructive conversations: Optimising opportunities for project owners
Solving complex construction risks for project owners means bringing all the expertise to the table - risk engineers, multi-line underwriting and claims. This article highlights how project owners can optimise opportunities within the construction industry.
The impact of macroeconomic trends on London Market claims: Property risks
In this set of research papers we analyse and predict how global economic forces will shape London Market claims in the UK and Ireland. This third paper looks at our property market and what we’re likely to see in terms of claims trends in a range of areas.
Extreme weather: Tips to shelter from the storm
This article takes a look at the top ten proactive ways in which you can create a more resilient business against the damaging effects of extreme weather.
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.
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.
Managing volcanic risk to the supply chain
Risk assessment is needed as volcanic eruptions could impact companies’ infrastructure and supply chains as well as the national economy.