News

Survey Reveals How Drivers Add to Risks for UK Roadworks Staff

A surprising poll of UK adults carried out by YouGov on behalf of Re-flow found that a massive 35% of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 […]

Insurance claims

PI Cover in Construction Sector Set to Rise, Says CECA Report

The cost of PI insurance will be a major challenge for contractors in 2020, according to research published today by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). In recent months CECA members have reported spiralling costs […]

Liability/Casualty

ECIC Calls For Increased Awareness of Safety in Construction Sector

ECIC, the specialist insurer for electrical and mechanical contractors, is urging insurers and brokers who service the UK’s construction industry to put greater focus on supporting health and safety practices amongst contractors.  The Latest Health […]

InsureTech

US News: TrustLayer Launches Automated Cert Verification Platform

TrustLayer (TrustLayer.io), an insurtech startup, has come out of stealth mode and announced the launch of an automated insurance verification platform.  Today, the company also announced a partnership with the top residential construction network, Builder […]

Insurance claims

Trades Insurance: Tool Thefts From Vans Soars by 55%, Says ECIC

The cost of insurance claims for theft of tools from vans have increased by more than half – 55% – in the past year according to analysis by ECIC, the specialist insurer for the building […]

Global insurance trends

US News: Next Insurance Now Covering 1000 Lines, Launching SME Liability

Next Insurance, the leading digital insurance company for small businesses, announced today that it now supports over 1,000 classes of business (CoBs) across the country including Contracting, Construction, Consulting, Fitness, Cleaning, Beauty, Therapy, Entertainment, Education, […]

Insurance Brokers

Gallagher Appoints Stuart Fatt to Construction Speciality Role

Gallagher— one of the world’s largest insurance, risk management and consulting firms – has announced today the promotion of Stuart Fatt to the role of Managing Partner Construction for Gallagher, effective immediately and reporting into […]

Opinion

Opinion: Robust Inspections Needed to Assess Construction Site Fire Risk

In this article, Richard Forrest Smith, CEO, ECIC, takes a look at the fire risks inherent in the construction sector, the number of causes involved and how insurers can A recent report by Construction News[i] […]