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Why asbestos should be in the conversations at renewal
Asbestos-related diseases still claim around 5,000 lives annually, and up to 1.5 million UK buildings may contain asbestos. This article highlights the increasing risk to the many contractors not exposed to the height of the asbestos crisis in the 1970s and 1980s.
Reflecting on the government’s foray into the professional indemnity insurance market for fire safety assessors
In the wake of the government’s short-lived intervention into the professional indemnity market for fire safety assessors, this article looks at how effective it was and whether problems persist today.
Could AI take the heat out of insurance in a changing climate?
In July 2023, the world experienced the warmest global temperature for 125,000 years. Climate change is happening, and it is already impacting all our lives. This article explores why better use of AI in the insurance industry will help it adapt to the challenges brought about by climate change.
How AI can mitigate increasing cost of extreme weather
Izik Lavy, CEO and co-founder of GeoX, discusses how insurers are using AI and aerial imagery to battle the extreme weather ushered in by the climate crisis.
Why cannabis farms are a growing problem for property insurers
This article explores why the illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem for both residential and commercial landlords as well as the wider community.
Home truths
While a government consultation on the regulation of social housing is drawing to a close, cavity wall insulation claims have also hit the headlines as hundreds of homeowners may face legal bills because their cases were not properly insured. This blog outlines the implications for firms.
In depth: Could legal expenses have a role to play as the landlord pressure cooker reaches boiling point?
Specialist legal expenses cover has the potential to turn down the heat as those renting out property face challenges on all fronts, including from the Renters (Reform) Bill. Read this article to find out more.
Meeting the challenge of avoiding underinsurance in HNW properties
Amid inflation and irregular surveying, high-net-worth buildings are potentially more at risk of underinsurance than ever before. This article outlines how brokers can help clients to reduce this risk.
Why insurers need to up the ante on climate change
Insurance providers need to up the ante in their predictive capabilities as the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events continue to escalate. This article highlights why insurers should face up to the winds of climate change and use predictive modelling to mitigate risks.
Case study: Regional property insurer
This case study explores how a regional property insurer’s partnership with LTIMindtree and Duck Creek led to the launch of a direct-to-consumer channel for personal lines homeowners’ products, allowing for a true multi-channel experience for their customers.