Property
56 whitepapers and resources
Property
Constructive conversations: Optimising opportunities for project owners
Solving complex construction risks for project owners means bringing all the expertise to the table - risk engineers, multi-line underwriting and claims. This article highlights how project owners can optimise opportunities within the construction industry.
The impact of macroeconomic trends on London Market claims: Property risks
In this set of research papers we analyse and predict how global economic forces will shape London Market claims in the UK and Ireland. This third paper looks at our property market and what we’re likely to see in terms of claims trends in a range of areas.
Extreme weather: Tips to shelter from the storm
This article takes a look at the top ten proactive ways in which you can create a more resilient business against the damaging effects of extreme weather.
From overseas investors to EU workers: Can the real estate sector keep the roof over our heads?
The UK real estate sector will be affected by Brexit, changing investor appetite and personnel issues. This whitepaper sheds light on what the future might hold for the UK’s real estate sector before highlighting how brokers can help clients to navigate the changing risk landscape.
Hurricane Andrew @ 25: Insuring more resilient property
Even today, 25 years later, Hurricane Andrew ranks as the fourth most expensive hurricane in US history. This article looks back at the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew, what lessons have been learnt and how risk modeling, loss prevention and construction methods have evolved.
Managing volcanic risk to the supply chain
Risk assessment is needed as volcanic eruptions could impact companies’ infrastructure and supply chains as well as the national economy.
Future cities: Building infrastructure resilience
This report looks at how to improve the ability of cities and their infrastructure to withstand and recover from disasters. It includes three new pathways that will help city officials, businesses, communities and insurers work together to build greater city resilience.
Reason Magazine: Risk mitigation and loss prevention insights
In this issue of Reason Magazine, read insightful case studies from your risk management peers, an introduction to FM Global’s cybercrime taskforce, and the life-affirming story of tornado stricken Mercy Hospital’s remarkable rebirth.
Claims - Great fire of London: London burning
350 years ago, London was ravaged by the Great Fire. Out of its ashes was born a fledgling property insurance market. What strides have been made in the following centuries? In this article, David Worsfold sheds light on how the Great Fire laid the foundations for modern property insurance.
Virtual values: The impact of technology on businesses today
In an innovation-based economy, it may come as no surprise that intangible assets now comprise up to 90% of a business’s value. But what does this mean for the insurers who cover and service these companies? FM Global looks at the challenges involved from a property loss perspective.