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Risks and rewards of property sharing services
Property sharing services continue to grow in popularity but their scope is far more complex than simply listing a property online, with a range of additional things to consider. This article highlights the potential pitfalls of using these services and how you can help your customers overcome them.
Top tips for managing electrical appliance risk
Electrical appliances present a number of fire risks that brokers’ customers should be aware of. This article looks at the risks posed by various electrical appliances and how brokers can help real estate customers to manage these risks at their properties.
Escape of water: The causes and influencing factors
According to the ABI, escape of water causes approximately £2million worth of damage every day. This article explains how implementing simple measures may prevent escape of water incidents from occurring and reduce property claims.
Which business interruption cover best suits your customers?
Business interruption (BI) is often a key area for brokers to demonstrate their expertise and help customers optimise their risk and insurance programmes. This article focuses on the three main types of BI cover and which type is most suitable for your customers’ requirements.
Top 100 UK insurers: AM Best commentary
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market? This article sheds light on the effect of strong competition and unfavourable claims trends upon UK insurers.
Claims - fires: Fanning the flames
Despite a continuing reduction in the number of fires, the cost of blazes is actually increasing. Post's article studies the top ten causes of domestic fires and what can be done to educate the public about the risks involved.
Claims - Great fire of London: London burning
350 years ago, London was ravaged by the Great Fire. Out of its ashes was born a fledgling property insurance market. What strides have been made in the following centuries? In this article, David Worsfold sheds light on how the Great Fire laid the foundations for modern property insurance.
ABI guide to resistant and resilient repair after flood
If you or your clients have suffered a flood you will know how devastating and distressing it is. This guide provides advice on flood resistant measures, how to minimise the impact of flooding and the value of resilient repair products.
Home insurance: What you need to know
The ABI's Home insurance guide tells customers the key things they need to know to ensure they buy the best policy for them and get the most from their home insurance.
Video: A new approach to handling flood claims
This video focuses on how Claims Consortium Group helped customers following the devastation caused by the Cumbria floods and how two new initiatives have brought about a steep change in customer satisfaction while controlling costs, with a reduction of the overall claims lifecycle.