Home truths: Living on the edge

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People live in all sorts of homes across the world but what are the insurance risks of choosing to dwell in a more unique property.

Stephen Pike, property risk control technical lead, at Allianz Commercial takes a look at some of the more dramatic abodes people live in and considers the insurance implications.

Cliff edge address

"Being on the edge of the cliff (literally) there will be increased exposure to high winds and storm damage. The position will also increase potential damage from the salty air which speeds up corrosion of metals. Coastal erosion would be a potential concern over a period of years. You'd also need to

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Meet the MGA: Aurora

Jan-Vincent Finn, co-founder and CEO of Aurora, explains how the MGA, named after the Northern Lights, plans to become the one-stop shop of all SME commercial lines using algorithmic insights.

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