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By Ed Barnes, Divisional Managing Director – Champion Health & Benefits
By Liz Smith, Claims Manager – Champion Insurance Group
By John Jones, Divisional Managing Director, Champion Professional Risks
Securing buildings insurance for blocks of flats has never been straightforward – and it becomes significantly more complex when fire safety issues are involved. Since the Grenfell tragedy, insurers have taken a much stricter approach to underwriting blocks affected by combustible cladding, missing fire barriers, timber balconies and other related defects.
Timber frame construction is becoming increasingly popular among UK contractors, prized for its speed, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. In Scotland, it has long been the dominant method of housebuilding, accounting for the majority of new homes. Yet despite the industry’s growing confidence in timber, the insurance market remains notably more cautious.