Blog: Grenfell shows construction details need to be fully disclosed to insurers

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, attention is rightly focused on the regulations surrounding fire safety. Ensuring that these are fit for purpose to protect both people and property is a top priority. The Association of British Insurers recently called for a change to the regulations and a clearer framework of responsibility for all those in the protection of buildings from fire.

With building regulations being reviewed in the wake of the deadly Grenfell fire, Neil Clutterbuck, chief underwriting officer at Allianz, points out why construction details need to be fully disclosed to insurers.