Construction Insurance - A 2026 Update

Introduction

This 2026 update webinar explores insurance as it affects building projects. It takes a start to finish approach, tackling both policy procurement and claims management, and also provides a key market update and insightful case law reports.

Commercial insurance centres on the Insurance Act 2015, which for a decade now has been the key legislation to oversee and regulate activities. In a step-change from the old law (Marine Act 1906), it changed a century-long status quo and shook up the market for all concerned: insureds, insurers, brokers, claims adjusters and underwriters alike. This means those accessing insurance products for their projects need to understand and implement the changes into everyday organisational practices.

At the heart of insurance there has always been a need to balance uncertainty and risk. This webinar’s special focus on the construction industry advisers highlights the common opportunities and threats for real-life projects. It explores types of insurance products, and nuances such as ‘naming’, ‘noting’, ‘joint names’ and ‘co’-insurance. The challenge of balancing what is always a unique risk profile with an organisational or systemic approach is not an easy one.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Brief backdrop and continued relevance: pre-1900 and the Marine Insurance Act 1906
• Key features of the Insurance Act 2015
• What’s new or different, what’s the same
• Fulfilling the duty of disclosure
• Case law to date, and practical lessons to take on board
• Focus: construction projects
• Types of insurance to consider
• Industry nuances and special features
• Getting it right for your unique situation
• Update on the market: 2025 trends
• Claims: available remedies and management activities
• Summary and key takeaways

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 15th July 2026

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