Understanding Subsidence Claims

Industry Expert: Steve Farr BEng(Hons) CEng MICE Dip CII (Claims)Primary Subsidence Manager – Cunningham Lindsey

Where: The Bradford Club, 1 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, BD1 1PJ

When: Thursday 12 April 2018 Time: Registration & refreshments at 12:00 for 12:30 start (2:30 finish). Who should attend?

Anyone who works in general insurance claims departments whether this is within Insurers, Brokers, Loss Adjusters or other organisations, who need a basic understanding of Subsidence claims.

Why you should attend

Understanding what is subsidence, the causes and effects on buildings. Identifying the difference between typical subsidence damage and non-subsidence related damage, how it is investigated and repair techniques. It will provide assistance to claims handlers when dealing with insurance claims for damage sustained by dwellings and small business premises as a result of subsidence.

Learn about;

• The causes of subsidence and category of damage
• Recognition of common non-subsidence related structural defects
• When and what site investigations and monitoring are required
• Methods of repair
• Third party responsibilities litigation and recoveries

Learning Objectives

At the end of this event, the delegates will be able to have an understanding of:

• The difference between subsidence related damage of properties and non-subsidence related
• causes of damage.
• The methods of how subsidence claims are investigated and the potential duration of a claim.
• Mitigation of the damage and the methods of repair.
• The impact of technological advances in handling subsidence claims.

Speaker Biography

Steve spent 15 years as a geotechnical engineer before joining the loss adjusting industry in 2002 and has dealt with a portfolio of domestic and commercial subsidence claims throughout the UK. In the last 10 years Steve has been involved in the technological advances in the handling of subsidence claims and was the lead adjuster on the ‘Rochdale Road’ Subsidence Scheme, winner of the 2009 Major Loss Award, British Insurers Award.

Book Now contact David Codling at david.codling@riig.co.uk or 07772 483302.

Please let the organiser know of any dietary requirements when you book.

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CII Accredited: 2 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.