buildings insurance

Buildings insurance covers the structure of UK properties against insured perils like fire, storm, flood, subsidence, and escape of water, and is often required by mortgage lenders. Insurance professionals must ensure accurate rebuilding cost valuations, factor in modern construction methods and heritage properties, and manage growing climate‑driven catastrophe exposures, while claims teams focus on efficient loss mitigation, contractor performance, and customer experience during often disruptive repair or reinstatement works.

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ARAG launches national campaign to champion legal insurance

INSURANCE NEWS

ARAG launches national campaign to champion legal insurance

Partnership wants to reframe legal protection insurance as a justice tool, not just a policy add-on

New MGA Elitium targets UK manufacturing and unoccupied property risks

PROPERTY

New MGA Elitium targets UK manufacturing and unoccupied property risks

New MGA is rejecting automated decision-making in favour of traditional, dialogue-driven underwriting

Fake ‘water insurance’ calls expose home cover confusion

CLAIMS

Fake ‘water insurance’ calls expose home cover confusion

Personal lines complexity and low understanding creating space for fraudsters

Consumer group calls for crackdown on home and travel insurers over low claims payouts

PROPERTY

Consumer group calls for crackdown on home and travel insurers over low claims payouts

The "super-complaint" is urging the FCA to take enforcement actions against certain firms

UK insurers face rare super-complaint over "broken" home and travel markets

INSURANCE NEWS

UK insurers face rare super-complaint over "broken" home and travel markets

Consumer group urges regulators to act after customers report "heartbreaking" experiences

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