Property – Page 3
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IT InterviewBill Bradshaw: FM Global able to take ‘a really long-term view of risk’ where climate is concerned
’What is important is that we have the data that allows us to make really good decisions and look for innovative solutions,’ says operations manager
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Sponsored ContentNavigating the property storm – Travelers
Sponsored content: Amy Ferreira, development underwriter at Travelers Europe, explains how insurers are responding to risks in the property market
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NewsArdonagh Specialty’s Price Forbes moves all business lines to Whitespace
’We now look forward to further developing our partnership with Whitespace,’ says chief digital officer
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NewsHome insurance premiums surge by 32% in Q4 2023
’Home insurance premiums have increased across the country in the past year,’ says director
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Sponsored ContentBuilding storm resilience – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored content: Gordon Vater, managing director of Gallagher Bassett Technical, provides five tips to help insurers prepare for the impacts of severe weather
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NewsInsurtech funding plummets to lowest level since 2018
However, global head of insurtech says there are signs of ’a mature and healthy market’
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NewsUK entering 2024 ‘more positively’ with insurance rates – Marsh
’Underwriters in all areas continue to focus heavily on valuations in light of global inflation,’ says placement leader
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NewsAstute Insurance Solutions snaps up property specialist broker
The experience of the acquired firm’s owner ‘will enrich our business and broaden the range of services we offer’, says managing director
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News AnalysisThe Big Question Jan/Feb 2024: How can property insurance solutions be developed to encourage green methods of construction?
Five insurance industry experts discuss the likes of timber risk appetite, building regulations and modular construction methods
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News2023 natural disasters caused £299bn of economic losses globally – Aon
’Severe weather and climate-related risks now pose an existential threat to the way we live and work,’ says broker’s global chief executive
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NewsStorm damage among top three claims from property clients – Lansdown
’Regular property maintenance checks are key to ensure your home is weather-proof,’ says claims manager
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NewsMGA Ventis launches in UK
’We are committed to investing in broker relationships and giving them easy access to underwriters,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurer issues warning as more vandals target heritage organisations
’It is concerning to see that graffiti and anti-social behaviour has increased,’ says customer segment director
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NewsNew UK real estate MGA to launch in early 2024
The MGA’s capacity provider says it is ‘excited’ to see what ‘opportunities’ the launch will ‘unlock for the UK property market’
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NewsLloyd’s broker to support £9.5m restoration project with Aviva and Axa help
’We have a responsibility within the insurance industry to facilitate these types of placements,’ says chief executive
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NewsProperty insurers facing ‘mixed bag’ of news over claims costs
’Insurers need to consider fluctuations in the cost of materials, running plant equipment and labour,’ says head of property
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NewsHeightened fraud risk in the wake of recent storms – McLarens
’As we grapple with the aftermath of successive weather-related events, the risk of fraudulent claims looms large,’ says head of investigation
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NewsStorm Babet a warning for UK insurers to focus on building resilience
’Insurance can be a very important part of building resilience to the increase in weather-related disasters,’ says senior lecturer and coauthor
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NewsFCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms
’Our reforms will help to strengthen the insurance market by providing new protections for leaseholders,’ says executive director of consumers and competition
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News AnalysisBriefing: Home insurance showing cracks
Whatever the outcome, the data points to a looming crisis when it comes to subsidence
