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December 18, 2023
Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, large and complex loss, EFI Global
The rise of claim severity and complexity

Conversations around severe weather events, rising inflation and lingering labor shortages and supply chain issues have become commonplace; because these trends affect our lives, our businesses — even our insurance. Rising claim complexity and …

December 18, 2023 by Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, large and complex loss, EFI Global
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September 12, 2023
Dave Murray
engineering manager - New Zealand, EFI Global
Designing resilience in buildings

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction industry accounts for 38% of total global energy-related CO2 emissions, and some estimates suggest that investing in a more resilient infrastructure could save humanity a …

September 12, 2023 by Dave Murray, engineering manager - New Zealand, EFI Global
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August 28, 2023
Terrence Phoon
quantity surveyor, New Zealand
Quantity surveyors: doing the right thing for the customer at an acceptable cost to the insurer

In the construction industry, a quantity surveyor plays a central role in every new build project. They work out the quantities and costs of materials as well as the time and labour on tenders. They also negotiate contracts and work schedules, advise…

August 28, 2023 by Terrence Phoon, quantity surveyor, New Zealand
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August 25, 2023
Mike Beber
chartered building surveyor
Modern methods of building: the future for the construction industry?

Many of our listeners may not be familiar with modern methods of construction — commonly referred to as MMC. In today's podcast, Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor, discusses some advantages and disadvantages of MMC, the status of this typ…

August 25, 2023 by Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor
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June 19, 2023
Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE
SVP, EFI Global
Sustainable construction practices: building a greener future

Corporate citizenship has become a business imperative in recent years and the pressure is on for organizations to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet. As environmental concerns escalate, sustainable…

June 19, 2023 by Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, EFI Global
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May 23, 2023
Nathan Cochrane, Joseph Moreau and Chris Smith, senior building consultants
Building consultants offer safety guidance, technical expertise and a listening ear

May is Building Safety Month, an international campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building safety and what it takes to create and maintain safe, sustainable and resilient structures. As building consultants for Sedgwick’s property so…

May 23, 2023 by Nathan Cochrane, Joseph Moreau and Chris Smith, senior building consultants
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April 21, 2023
Peter Wassell, technical director and Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, repair solutions, UK
This Earth Day, imagine greater sustainability in claims

A recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a dire picture of the health of planet Earth and its fragile environment being pushed to the brink. As outlined in the scientific report, human behaviours since …

April 21, 2023 by Peter Wassell, technical director and Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, repair solutions, UK
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January 27, 2023
Carol ETCHEBARNE
managing director, France
Inflation, supply delays and shortages: the impact on claims

Lisez ceci en français. Today, repairs after a property loss are more expensive and complex than ever before. COVID is still present, causing delays in production and deliveries. The war in Ukraine has led to challenges supplying various sectors, su…

January 27, 2023 by Carol ETCHEBARNE, managing director, France
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January 05, 2023
Dean Harding-Dempster
technical practice group lead, building consultancy division
Tackling the challenges of basement flooding

The number of basement constructions and conversions have dramatically increased in recent years. Adding a basement is a more cost-effective way to provide additional space than moving or upsizing and adds significantly to the overall property value.…

January 05, 2023 by Dean Harding-Dempster, technical practice group lead, building consultancy division
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October 04, 2022
James McIntosh - national manager, technical services and Paul Riches - manager, building consultancy division
Expand your view at the Residential Builders Forum

There is no portion of the construction industry that is immune to the trade and material supply challenges. The issues are widespread across all sectors of the domestic, commercial and infrastructure/civil markets. During the Residential Builders Fo…

October 04, 2022 by James McIntosh - national manager, technical services and Paul Riches - manager, building consultancy division
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August 12, 2022
Arno de Jong
MCL expert, Netherlands
Sluit de Brand-opstalpolis nog aan bij de actualiteit?

In een wereld waar materiaal- en bouwkosten de pan uitreizen, bijna dagelijks nieuwe regelgeving wordt ingevoerd en de wens tot verduurzaming toeneemt, komen steeds meer verzekerden bij schade in de problemen met hun afgesloten opstalverzekering. Onz…

August 12, 2022 by Arno de Jong, MCL expert, Netherlands
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July 25, 2022
Arno de Jong
MCL expert, Netherlands
Sluit de Brand-opstalpolis nog aan bij de actualiteit?

Lees dit in het Engels Aanleiding Bij het afwikkelen van opstalschades ontstaan steeds vaker knellende situaties. Er spelen nieuwe ontwikkeling op het gebied van (bouw-)regelgeving. In dit artikel delen wij onze inzichten graag met onze klanten en …

July 25, 2022 by Arno de Jong, MCL expert, Netherlands
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July 25, 2022
Arno de Jong
MCL expert, Netherlands
Are fire property insurance options still relevant amid current events?

Read the Dutch version Settling building damage poses challenges, especially during increasingly restrictive situations. As building and construction regulations continue to develop, customers and other parties in the market should consider how the …

July 25, 2022 by Arno de Jong, MCL expert, Netherlands
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July 12, 2022
Andrew Buchanan
head of construction liability, Australia
Takeaways from recent judgment under New South Wales’ DBP Act

The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently delivered an important decision on the duty of care owed by building practitioners under the highly publicised Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which took effect on 11 June 2020. Both the act …

July 12, 2022 by Andrew Buchanan, head of construction liability, Australia
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November 23, 2021
Skot Penfold
Head of building consultancy services
Beyond the building process

When it comes to construction projects, insurer clients want overall control without compromising efficiency or increasing spend. Previously, any major property damage claim could involve various external building consultants — with different m…

November 23, 2021 by Skot Penfold, Head of building consultancy services
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