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Subsidence: The silent surge
“Surge” is the dreaded word on their lips, and with claims already up 400% on last year there are widespread fears that 2018 could be a very bad year for subsidence underwriters. This report sheds light on the factors driving subsidence claims in the UK and how insurers can mitigate the impact.
Salvaging and restoring a piece of history
The stories that museums tell are narrated by artefacts collected from that period. However, when a fire rips through a museum with devastating results, precious artefacts with unique stories can be lost. This article looks at how organisations can salvage and restore what is left behind.
Transforming commercial property insurance
This report sheds light on how leading commercial building insurers are using innovative IoT solutions to reduce risk, lower premiums and develop collaborative partnerships with their clients.
Webinar: Risk mitigation and claims handling within the mid-market real estate sector
How can brokers and insurers better serve the needs of real estate clients? Produced by Post in association with Chubb, this recent webinar focused specifically on how insurers can work with brokers to better manage the risks and handle claims when they occur to the satisfaction of the client.
Sprinklers - the potential life and property saver
There has been a general decrease in fire incidents over the last 30 years, however, fires remain devastating events, and in the same period, the cost per fire has substantially grown. This article highlights how sprinkler systems provide important and often critical protection when things go wrong.
Water, water everywhere: Escape of water
When water escapes at a property, it can damage furnishings and installations and cause significant business interruption. This article looks at the common causes of escape of water and the practical steps residential and commercial property owners can take to reduce the risk.
Video case study: Repairing water damage
A shower in the Aziz family’s custom-built home sprung a leak and damaged multiple floors of the house. This video looks at how Chubb installed the Aziz family in a temporary home quickly and resolved two unrelated incidents with the utmost speed.
Brokers informed: The perils of escape of water claims for HNW clients
Escape of water claims are reaching an all-time high and the risk can be even more prevalent in the high-net-worth sector. This article highlights the factors pushing up claims costs, how brokers can manage the claims process and provide risk mitigation advice to HNW clients.
How schools and other educational establishments can protect themselves from metal theft
With metal prices on the increase, it’s no surprise that schools are increasingly becoming the target of thieves who are quick to exploit a lack of security. Designed for brokers, this infographic provides tips you can share with your education sector clients on how they can protect their premises.
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.