How does business interruption insurance benefit you and your business?

9th April 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

If your business was affected by flooding or fire damage, how would you continue operating business as usual? Your property insurance may cover the physical building damage, but not the resources need...

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How can technology help communities to improve flood response and resilience?

13th March 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

With flooding in the UK a high risk in some areas due to storm surges, heavy rain and other environmental factors, it is apparent that flood measures need to be constantly developed and adapted. Since...

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How can damage management companies ensure they are prepared for surge events

25th February 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

The link between climate change and the rise in UK floods is becoming more apparent for the industry. Plus, with climate change becoming an ever-increasing issue, severe storms and flooding remain a h...

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Guest Blog: Modern Methods of Construction

25th February 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

By James Dalton, ABI. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are best described as construction methods that differ from ‘traditional construction’ in that there is more focus on off-site constructi...

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Why specialist restoration should not be overlooked

18th February 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

Naturally when a home or business is damaged by the likes of an escape of water or fire, immediate attention goes to salvaging the building elements of the property. As the most monetarily valuable of...

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BDMA sets sights on defining 21st century landscape with 2019 conference

14th February 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

We are delighted to announce that our 2019 conference and exhibition will be held on Wednesday 6th November and Thursday 7th November at the Jurys Inn, Hinckley Island.   In line with the BDMA’...

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How will developing technologies affect property restoration demand?

30th January 2019 Author: BDMA Category:

Developments in customer relations, equipment and restoration techniques have come as a result of technology advancements. In a world full of uncertainties, one thing can be sure – technology is aff...

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Guest blog: Claiming – the future

19th December 2018 Author: BDMA Category:

By Malcolm Hyde, Executive Director, The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA). The news is full of uncertainty: Brexit, climate change, trade wars, territorial incursions and wars are our eve...

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The vital role of reinsurance in today’s market

11th December 2018 Author: BDMA Category:

The home and commercial insurance markets contain a degree of uncertainty when it comes to balancing financial risk and reward. As with any insurance market this risk goes part and parcel with the ind...

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Guest Blog: Stronger together – why the flood industry needs a unified response to building resilience

4th December 2018 Author: BDMA Category:

By Graham Brogden, Head of Technical Claims – Property & Specialty Risks, Aviva. When a property floods, the impact on the occupier – both physical and psychological – is felt long after the...

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