Insights & Articles

Insights

You can read or search for our expert insight on topical issues here.

What’s the value of a valuation?

Insurers and brokers talk a lot about valuations and how important they are. But why is this and what does it mean?

The UK digital upgrade, are you prepared?

In May 2018 Openreach, who are responsible for the management of the national telephone network, announced plans to close the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by the end of 2025.

Are lab-grown diamonds our new best friend?

Jewellery expert Mary Collins from Mappin & Webb tells us about laboratory-grown diamonds; their increase in popularity, how they differ from natural diamonds and what you and your clients should be aware of.

Taking the sting out of a complex claim

Your high net worth clients need to know they’re in safe hands if they need to make a complex and major property claim.

Underinsurance is still an issue

Our high-net-worth claims specialist Fabrice Watson shares his views and talks about how you can help your clients.

Security matters for high net worth clients - webinar

David Parkinson explains how your high net worth clients can protect themselves by developing a multi-layered approach to security design.

How we support your high net worth clients through a claim

Claims Director Jeremy Trott is joined by Fabrice Watson, Art and Private Client Claims Manager and Andy Henner, Property Technical Claims Manager to introduce our award-winning* specialist claims service.

Extend the life of your home and contents

Over time, everyday wear and tear will naturally worsen the condition of your home and contents.

What’s new with our enhanced high net worth home insurance product

Updated from 12 September 2022 it provides a variety of covers designed to help your clients protect what’s most important.

The rise and rise of Post-War and Contemporary art

The past fifteen years - an assessment - by Anthony McNerney, Director of Contemporary Art at Gurr Johns.

Does the journey and story behind a piece of art add to its value?

The insurance valuation of fine art by great artists, whether historical or contemporary, is not a simple assessment. It’s a process that’s sensitive to context, circumstance and history which covers the journey and the story behind each piece.

How are traditional auction houses changing?

It’s fantastic to see so many new artists’ work coming to the fore all over the globe, and how the role of buying and selling fine art is evolving to attract new audiences.