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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Underinsurance is a common and persistent problem for the insurance industry, with incorrect or out-of-date valuations being a common cause.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.
How underwriters calculate flood risk
Given the bearing that flood risk calculations have on premiums, it is important that customers understand the various factors that influence these calculations. This article looks at the various assessments underwriters make when calculating flood risk.
Construction - Part 1: Market outlook and issues
The construction sector is predicted to enjoy a period of sustained growth until at least 2020. This, the first in our two part whitepaper series on construction, assesses the market outlook and issues for the sector from skills shortages and Brexit, to changes in construction technology.
Upfront property loss prevention strategies save money and time later
With fire protection systems becoming more complex in design, it is important that plan reviews of complex engineering projects be conducted by Property Loss Prevention Specialists prior to the commencement of any installation.
Redeveloping the urban core
With a preference for urban core working and living, America’s millennial demographic is causing us to rethink how we live and work. This article looks at the challenges associated with redeveloping brownfield sites into liveable, workable spaces and the role insurers can play in covering exposures.