Starting to take off

Given the perennially 'hot topic' nature of asbestos regulation, Lloyd's broker Howden appear to have come up with a winner by launching a new accreditation scheme for asbestos investigators. Sarah Hills reports on the benefits it will bring

The issue of asbestos is a hot topic in the industry at the moment, particularly with the current ongoing debate surrounding claims and compensation. Historically, insurers have been reluctant to provide cover in respect of asbestos liabilities, but broker Howden has recently developed a professional indemnity (PI) insurance scheme for accredited asbestos inspectors.

Howden is an accredited Lloyd's broker that runs 28 schemes specialising in critical business risks. With 12 years' experience of

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