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2025 construction insurance risks report
Designed for insurance brokers, this report considers the key trends that will impact construction insurance risks in 2025, from the small tool theft epidemic to the technologies leading the sector’s digital transformation.
Almost half of UK commercial properties underinsured – Gallagher
Research from Gallagher has found that more than four in 10 (46%) commercial properties are underinsured, with the average shortfall being 40%. The broker flagged the gap was being caused by factors including a 36% rise in the cost of materials since 2020 and labour costs increasing 7% in the last…
Blog: Brokers don’t need to fear artificial intelligence but should consider embracing its benefits
While exploring new technologies – from Gen AI to machine learning – might not be top of many brokers’ to-do lists, their benefits should not be understated. Open GI’s director of brokers and MGAs, Nick Giddings, explains how these tools could free them up to focus on servicing customers and growth.
Video Q&A: Hiscox head of private art and private clients Robert Read
Following the High Net Worth Forum, held on the 7th November in London, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift caught up with Hiscox’s head of art and private clients Robert Read to discuss the state of the market.
The evolution of embedded insurance for growth
Embedded insurance is becoming a game-changer in the insurance industry, enabling insurers to meet modern consumer demands for convenience, personalisation, and seamless digital experiences. This eBook explains how insurers can leverage embedded insurance to seize new avenues for growth.
Serving the insurance needs of the dynamic SME market
With SMEs accounting for 99% of the UK's business population, the scale of the insurance opportunity is clear. This content highlights how insurers and brokers can build meaningful relationships with SMEs by educating clients about risk exposures and leveraging data to provide tailored solutions.
Biba’s Trudgill on working with the regulator
Undeniably, for many in the insurance broking sector the major influx of new regulation in recent years has been challenging. This article outlines how overtures between BIBA and the Financial Conduct Authority might ease brokers' uncertainty around regulation.
Are we ever going to stamp out underinsurance?
As Aviva’s broker barometer shows underinsurance remains a major concern for brokers, with almost three-quarters worried their clients may not have adequate cover, this article puts into question what the industry is doing to ensure everyone is properly protected.
Podcast: Construction theft - contractors' small tools and equipment
HSB's John Nicholls and Jamie Talbot explore the rising impact of small tools and equipment theft in the construction industry, how they affect construction customers' bottom line, and what preventative measures and industry best practices they can take or follow to mitigate the risk of theft.
Why non-standard home insurance is increasingly the norm
Non-standard household insurance is a growth area but all too often mainstream insurers turn down the business. This article examines whether it is time for a rethink or if MGAs can meet the need for non-standard cover.