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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.
Bridging the gap: Solutions for the subsidence skills crisis
Subsidence claims are indisputably on the rise and this trend is unlikely to go into reverse. This content highlights why the insurance market needs to radically rethink how it approaches this complex area of claims and how the industry can address the subsidence skills crisis.
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.
Technical bulletin: Cold weather boiler failure and risk management
A broken boiler or burst pipes can have a significant impact in terms of repair costs, loss of income and disruption to a business’s operations. HSB’s technical guide provides some tips for brokers on how to help your clients avoid costly breakdown and repair bills.
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.
ARAG do's and don'ts animation: How to complete your claims form
This animation provides information for ARAG's customers on how to complete your claims form and some top tips to follow. Areas covered include employment claims, property claims and contract claims.
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.
Escape of water fraud - hiding in plain sight?
The great freeze at the turn of the year saw a huge rise in fraudulent escape of water claims, particularly from unoccupied properties. This content sheds light on the link between surge events and EOW fraud, before highlighting steps insurers can take to mitigate the risk of future surge events.
Insurance Taskmaster: Dealing with the aftermath of The Great Storm (1987)
In this episode, the contestants are caught up in a storm, more accurately the Great Storm of October 1987. As the storm’s trail of destruction becomes apparent, the teams battle to appease their grizzled claims boss by devising a surge plan for the unprecedented volume of claims heading their way.