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Construction bulletin - December 2023

Welcome to our construction insights 2023 round-up!

For our final edition of 2023, we've shared some of our key and most popular construction risks insight from this year.

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In this edition: 2023 construction insights

Insight 10 Oct 23

Surety market’s position on ESG for the oil & gas sector

Approaching the annual cycle for decommissioning security under Decommissioning Security Agreements, our Head of Surety, Sally Hinchey, discusses ESG in the surety market…

Insight 03 Oct 23

Lost at C: Navigating Insurance Solutions for JCT Insurance Option C (JCT 6.7C)

Understand JCT Insurance Option C (JCT 6.7C). Learn the insurance challenges for employers, landlords and tenants, and how to navigate Joint Names requirements.

Insight 20 Sep 23

Are soaring timber frame insurance costs burning through your margins?

Jason Baston examines the critical importance of a resilient timber frame risk strategy and robust risk transfer solution.

Insight 14 Aug 23

How to navigate the changing risks and insurance challenges of Modern Methods of Construction

Head of Client Development - Jason Baston, explains how to navigate the changing risks and insurance challenges attributable to Modern Methods of Construction.

Insight 12 Jul 23

Key risk factors and insurance considerations for garden village and new neighbourhood projects

It is over five years since the UK government announced its plans for 14 new garden village projects. In this article we discuss some of the key risk factors and insuranc…

Managing a contractor’s insolvency during the works

Insight 18 May 23

External perspectives - Minimising the risk of supply chain insolvency in the construction sector

Expert advice on ways to help shield the construction industry from the growing threat of insolvency risk.

Insight 13 Apr 23

Construction contract terms explained fitness for purpose

Build UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry, has published a non-binding recommendation outlining six key contract terms.

Insight 05 Apr 23

Fire prevention on construction sites 10th Edition of the Joint Code of Practice

The article covers the 10th edition of the Joint Code of Practice on Fire Protection for Construction Sites, its origins, key aspects, recent changes, and compliance impo…

Insight 03 Apr 23

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Energy From Waste Conference

Our Renewable Energy & Environmental Technology (REET) and Construction teams recently attended this year’s Energy from Waste Conference in London.

Insight 08 Feb 23

Insolvency within the construction sector – How directors and officers can be personally impacted

In 2022, over 3,500 construction companies went into administration, with experts predicting over 6,000 insolvencies next year. Directors and officers face personal liabi…

Insight 19 Jan 23

Owners Protective Professional Indemnity Insurance explained

We spoke with Miller’s Construction PI specialist, Paddy Synnott, to learn why OPPI Insurance is important for construction project owners and developers.

Jason Baston

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[Miller] go way beyond providing just insurance solutions and the quality of service and attention to detail is unrivalled. We would most certainly recommend Miller.
University campus redevelopment
[Miller's] expertise and commitment make them an excellent choice to assist with any non-standard construction risk placement.
Timber frame new school build
We were impressed with how quickly [Miller] understood the complexities of the project and their knowledge of how to resolve the issues we were experiencing.
UK hospital expansion project
The first-class prompt and reliable service we have received from Miller has been outstanding in comparison to other major brokers we have previously engaged with.
Major UK civil engineering contractor

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