How can damage management companies ensure they are prepared for surge events
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...
Read moreGuest Blog: Modern Methods of Construction
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...
Read moreWhy specialist restoration should not be overlooked
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...
Read moreBDMA sets sights on defining 21st century landscape with 2019 conference
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’...
Read moreHow will developing technologies affect property restoration demand?
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...
Read moreThe vital role of reinsurance in today’s market
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...
Read moreGuest Blog: Stronger together – why the flood industry needs a unified response to building resilience
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...
Read moreINTRODUCING NOVEMBER 2018’S EDITION OF THE STANDARD
The third edition of The Standard, the quarterly magazine from the British Damage Management Association (BDMA), focuses on the environment and how the wider insurance industry can make a positive dif...
Read moreHow does climate reporting inform the insurance industry?
The current climate is constantly and dramatically changing, and we are seeing the widespread effects of it. From the uproar of wildfires around the world and the surge in stormy weather – many busi...
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