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Six-year low, but 76% of UK properties still underinsured
According to research conducted by rebuildcostassessment.com, 76% of UK buildings are underinsured and 20% are overinsured. This article provides a breakdown of the analysis by UK country and property type, whilst highlighting the widening gap between insurance levels and true rebuild costs.
Tackling flood risk: Expert insights to protect your future
In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Smith, COO & Co-Founder of Fathom, a climate risk intelligence firm recently acquired by Swiss Re, joins host Graham Gordon, Sapiens’ Director of Product Strategy, to discuss the challenge of flood risk and its broader impact on communities and economies.
Underinsurance: The silent threat to UK homeowners and how brokers can help combat it
Insurance brokers are well-positioned to collaborate with insurers to combat the underinsurance gap in the property market. This article explores a four-point plan for brokers as to how this can be achieved.
Underinsurance concerns mount as HNW clients cut cover
Ecclesiastical, surveyed 100 brokers finding 29% believe all HNW clients are underinsured, up by 4% on a similar poll one year ago. With a quarter of clients reducing cover during the past year, this article explores growing concerns about high-net-worth underinsurance.
Over half of businesses have no flood action plan
A survey by Previsco has revealed that 54% of public sector and private companies do not have an action plan in place to deal with the increased risk of flooding. This article explores the risks for businesses and the importance of a flood action plan.
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance – a hybrid solution?
The issue of underinsurance has created a dynamic landscape of both opportunity and challenge in the field of buildings insurance valuations. This article explains how the current period calls for innovative solutions that align with technological capabilities.
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance - what can be done?
While tackling underinsurance can lead to greater levels of trust between an insurer and the policyholder, failure to take action can have significant downsides including reputational damage and even legal action. This article focuses on how insurers and brokers can tackle buildings underinsurance.
Spotlight: Why buildings underinsurance is bad for business
Based on current statistics, the insurance industry has some way to go in tackling buildings underinsurance. This content highlights the perils of buildings underinsurance any why brokers that make a concerted effort to address this issue can demonstrate value to clients and drive increased loyalty.
Why home insurers must cut to the chase
Why has the cost of home insurance suddenly gone through the roof? The Guardian has been inundated with complaints about huge price rises, for building and contents cover. This article explains what is pushing up home insurance premiums.
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.