Is the tide really turning on buildings underinsurance?
The percentage of UK buildings that are underinsured has fallen to its lowest level for at least 6 years, but remains ‘unacceptably...
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Amy Lillington
Aug 16
Gold Medals, Sticky Tape, and Office Champions!
And that’s a wrap! The RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com Office Games have officially come to an end, with the closing ceremony taking place and...
John Pirone
Jul 22
Introducing Enhanced Commercial Desktop
Enhanced Commercial Desktop assessments are now available from RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com . This is our latest innovation in rebuild cost...
Amy Lillington
May 22
Here’s something that might help with ‘difficult conversations’
Brokers tell us that every now and then they face ‘difficult conversations’ with clients about all kinds of things, including...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 25
Building costs settling down, but significant underinsurance risks remain
Construction inflation has softened over the past year and building costs are forecast to rise by around 3% in 2024. However, the risk of...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 5
Regulation tops list of broker’s ‘biggest concerns’ in 2024
Insurance brokers have highlighted regulatory compliance as their number one concern this year, in a poll carried out by...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Jan 9
Winner Announcement: Santa’s Grotto Rebuild Cost
Did you know that we run exclusive giveaways for our Platinum & Gold tier brokers? To qualify, brokers must place 10 or more (for...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Nov 16, 2023
Blanket and bedroom-based cover ‘no longer adequate’?
We’ve often spoken about the Average Clause, but homeowners are now being warned of a potential issue that could leave them with no cover...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Oct 31, 2023
Iain Crichton joins us as Operations Manager
Rebuild Cost Assessment Ltd has appointed Iain Crichton as its new Operations Manager. Iain has broad experience of leading teams within...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 14, 2023
Rebuild cost gap still widening, with social care at risk
The gap between property rebuilding costs and the amount buildings are insured for is continuing to widen, with many essential social...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Aug 9, 2023
How do brokers like to ‘break the ice’ with clients?
Most insurance brokers are keen to avoid the ‘hard sell’ when it comes to breaking the ice with clients, according to a fun piece of...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 26, 2023
Investing in AI and machine learning so we can do more
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com and the University of Exeter have formed an exciting partnership to take our valuations service to the next...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 1, 2023
What brokers think about the new Consumer Duty
More than half of UK insurance brokers say they are in favour of new Consumer Duty rules, with most believing underinsurance should be...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 7, 2023
How much longer will rebuilding costs keep rising?
The cost of building materials increased by 25% on average in the UK last year and continue to rise, which begs the question… how long...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Oct 25, 2022
Underinsurance gap widening as costs increase
A greater proportion of properties are now underinsured and the gap between property rebuild costs and the amount buildings are currently...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 16, 2022
Just making brokers lives a little easier
Ah those tricky questions clients ask. Like… Client: ‘So how much should I insure my building for’? Broker: ‘Well, actually I can’t tell...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Feb 9, 2022
Building Insurance: How times change, but also they don’t!
Casting an eye back through time can often tell us a lot about where we are today. RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com’s James Scott Brown...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 29, 2021
Underinsurance made worse by rising construction costs
A sustained rise in construction costs this year is increasing the likelihood of significant underinsurance of buildings in the UK....
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 7, 2021
Lower value properties are ‘most’ underinsured
New data from RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com has revealed that properties with a sum insured of less than £500,000 are generally covered for...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Aug 29, 2021
Five go on a very posh picnic!
Five lucky brokers have each won a ‘very posh’ Fortnum & Mason’s picnic hamper after taking part in our latest Platinum and Gold broker...
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