How to Set the Correct Property Sums Insured

How to Set the Correct Property Sums Insured

By Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer.

Alan has undertaken operational management roles in three major global companies - NatWest Insurance Services, RBS Insurance Group and Allianz Insurance. He has run underwriting, broking and claims functions. Ten years ago he set up his own training company, something that he had always longed to do as he is passionate about training. Since then he has trained well over a thousand people to become ACII qualified including six individuals who have achieved the best ACII completion in the whole of the United Kingdom.

Thursday 8th October: 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Overview

It is estimated that 90% of policies have incorrect sums insured! This presentation looks at the major issue of under insurance in the UK property market and how to help your clients avoiding the under-insurance trap. The webinar will look at what clients actually need to take into when settling Buildings, Contents and Stock sums insured.
Alan Chandler will explore why under insurance is so common, the effects of under insurance for the client and why under insurance is an increasing cause of Professional Indemnity claims against brokers. One of the problems is that the figures on the client’s balance sheet are not the same as those required for insurance purposes and Alan will point out the differences so that clients can be warned.

Learning objectives.

• Understand what needs to be taken into account in respect of Buildings, Contents and Stock Sums Insured
•Understand why there is a difference between the figures for accounting purposes and the figures for insurance purposes
•Understand the effects of under insurance for clients and how to aid them in mitigate their exposure to under insurance

Further information.

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