Opinion

Historic Buildings: Risks & Rewards For Insurers

This article is by Cathy Sinclair, Vice President, Operations Engineering Manager, London operations FM. It looks at heritage buildings risks and safety for insurance brands active in this sector. Historic buildings are vital in preserving […]

News

DVLA Finally Admits Classic Car Reg System is Broken

One for the classic car brokers; DVLA chiefs have agreed to talk to classic and historic vehicle sector leaders in a bid to solve long-running problems over vehicle registrations. Agency Chief Executive Julie Lennard told […]

Technology

Data Sensors Can Manage Historic Building Risk

Ecclesiastical Insurance and English Heritage, in partnership with technology firm Shepherd, are extending a pilot that puts 18th century Kenwood House on a technological par with The Shard. The successful first of its kind scheme […]

Insurance Brokers

Historic Buildings Targeted by Pro Thieves

Research commissioned by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical and the Listed Property Owners’ Club has revealed Britain’s listed properties are being targeted by criminals, presenting an opportunity for brokers to discuss risk management with their clients. The […]

Insurance Brokers

Hi-Tech Sensors Can Help Insurers Manage Historic Building Risks

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is working with English Heritage to pilot cutting edge technology to monitor and manage building services at 18th century Kenwood House. In the first scheme of its kind, Ecclesiastical and English Heritage, […]

Insurance Brokers

Claims: Ecclesiastical Supports Tough Sentencing on Heritage Vandalism

Specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical, has announced its support for tougher sentencing of vandals of heritage buildings. Vandals who damage buildings of historic importance including listed buildings and historically important objects, could face tougher sentences by […]

News

Notre Dame Fire: Governments Are Ultimate Underwriters of Heritage Sites

The terrible fire at Notre Dame in Paris highlights how vulnerable a large part of our heritage buildings are to fire damage. But although many stately homes, castles and art galleries carry commercial insurance, when […]