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Top Building Insurance Pitfalls To Trigger F.O.M.O.

Property Insurance Centre

Top Building Insurance Pitfalls Here are some common pitfalls to avoid when getting building insurance in the UK: – Underinsuring. Insure your building at the amount that it will cost to rebuild it and not at the current market value when securing block of flats insurance. What is Covered?

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Thunderstorm Safety: Be prepared for thunderstorms and severe weather.

Shield Insurance Agency

The Red Cross | Thunderstorm | Home Insurance | Auto Insurance | Contact Us Need Help Now? Thunderstorms often bring powerful winds that can knock down trees, power lines, and mobile homes, intense rainfall that causes flash floods, tornadoes, lightning strikes that can spark fires, as well as damaging hail.

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How the Climate Crisis is Impacting the UK Property Insurance Market

Property Insurance Centre

The insurance industry has had to adjust premiums to reflect this growing risk. By mid-2024, the average cost of home insurance had risen by 19% compared to 2023, with flood-prone areas facing even steeper increases​ CityAM.

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Automatic Fire Alarms in Commercial Properties New Rules 2024

Property Insurance Centre

This new policy doesn’t apply to all buildings. In the event of a confirmed fire, ensure you have a process in place to safely evacuate the building and for a person to call the LFB (via 999) to confirm a fire has broken out. Buildings of substantial public significance identified as exempt by LFB.

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Types of landlord insurance

Cover4LetProperty

Landlord insurance UK landlord insurance is a specialised type of insurance designed to provide cover for individuals who own properties that they rent out to tenants. This insurance typically goes beyond standard home insurance to address the unique risks and liabilities associated with being a landlord.

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Why can’t I get insurance?

Property Insurance Centre

For example, many commercial buildings and retail business will often have large theft excesses applied, as a result of theft & malicious damage claims. It can be an extremely nuanced subject & question. It will also, generally speaking, lead to less claims as the deterrent is in place for any would-be thieves.

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Our Claims Partner, Aspray, Wins Loss Assessor of the Year 2024

Property Insurance Centre

We work closely with our Insurers to get the best rates and our experience and excellent relationships with them mean that we can provide cover for even the most difficult to place risks. We find the right policy to suit your needs and understand the risks that a property owner can face in the course of ownership.

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