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Derelict building: who writes it?

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What underwriters will focus on

Derelict building requiring a specialist property approach, with property owners’ liability considered separately. Underwriters will focus on structural condition, security, trespass exposure and future plans; dereliction may fall outside ordinary unoccupied-building cover.

Where to start

  1. Vasek InsuranceSpecialist unoccupied-property route worth approaching first for a non-standard building.
  2. Generation InsuranceSpecialist property MGA worth approaching for an unoccupied-building placement.
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Vasek InsuranceMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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Specialist unoccupied-property route worth approaching first for a non-standard building.
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Generation InsuranceMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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Specialist property MGA worth approaching for an unoccupied-building placement.
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Check condition thresholds, vacancy duration, security conditions and any demolition or renovation plans.

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UK markets that write derelict building risks

We found 185 UK markets that write derelict building risks: 47 insurers, 115 MGAs and 23 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Vasek Insurance, Generation Insurance.

Top 10 markets for derelict building risks

  1. Vasek Insurance (MGA)
  2. Generation Insurance (MGA)
  3. Pen Underwriting (MGA)
  4. RSA (Insurer)
  5. Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (Insurer)
  6. Elitium Specialty (MGA)
  7. QBE (Insurer)
  8. Travelers (Insurer)
  9. Chubb (Insurer)
  10. AIG (Insurer)

Placing notes

Cover is often restricted to fire, lightning, explosion and aircraft. Security, boarding up, removal of combustibles, inspection frequency and any plans to demolish or redevelop will all be questioned.

Also known as

dilapidated property, disused building, abandoned property, building awaiting demolition