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Valuation Claims: key issues and current challenges webinar: watch on demand

Published

31 July 2020

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2 minutes

Howden, in partnership with RPC, recently delivered a webinar to discuss 'Valuation Claims: key issues and current challenge' for surveyors. The webinar was recorded and the link to view is available below.

Navigating a hard PII market can be a difficult balancing act! 
 

The surveyors Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market continues to be extremely challenging so it is vital for surveyors to be aware of the issues that are driving higher premiums and restrictive cover. There are many examples of firms either facing significant premium increases and cover restrictions, or worse, being unable to obtain insurance at all.  

But why is this happening and what is the affect on surveyors?

This session is designed to explain the reasons for this, what RICS has done to try and combat the issue and what you can do to improve your risk profile.

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Howden Insurance Brokers

As the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' preferred broker for PII, Howden has a wealth of experience when it comes to guidance and placement of PII for surveyors. And in the event you need to make a claim, our in-house claims team is one of the most experienced and effective in the market.

With more than 18 years' experience working in PII claims, Neil Williams, Associate Director, considers claim notification obligations and the importance of engaging with brokers in this extremely difficult market.

RPC

RPC is an International law firm with market-leading specialists providing business-critical advice across retail, insurance, technology and beyond.

As firms start to plan the return to their offices, and clients begin to resume their activities, Katharine Cusack, Senior Associate and expert in specialist property and construction along with Alexandra Anderson, Partner who brings a wealth of experience acting for surveyors, will outline the key legal issues affecting claims within the surveying profession, specifically:

  • RICS minimum terms
  • EWS1 and fire safety issues
  • Impact of COVID-19
  • Homebuyer Condition Report update