In-depth - construction: Building concern
Worries about cladding, higher personal injury costs and the knock-on effects of Brexit mean premiums for construction firms are going up. Sam Barrett finds out how brokers can help the sector
In spite of a slight fall in activity in UK commercial construction, demand for house building has helped the sector remain buoyant this year, according to the IHS Markit/CIPS Construction Index. But, as insurers get twitchy about some of the risks facing construction, brokers have an important role to play in ensuring these firms can access suitable cover.
Liability takes top spot in the insurers’ list of concerns, with Sarah Brailey, divisional director at THB Risk Solutions, saying the
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Most read
- Wakam receives PRA approval for new £500m GWP UK insurer
- Aviva’s David Martin on the art of the possible
- Brokers push for more from RSA/NIG