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Timber-framed property: who writes it?

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For: Timber-framed property

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What underwriters will focus on

Timber-framed property presents combustible-construction and concealed fire-spread concerns. Underwriters will need occupancy, rebuild value, frame/cladding details and fire protection; confirm whether completed or still under construction.

Where to start

  1. Vasek InsuranceSpecialist property MGA worth approaching for non-standard construction, subject to the building’s use and timber-frame details.
  2. Pen UnderwritingSpecialist MGA with Property, BI and CAR options, allowing an approach tailored to completed premises or construction-stage risks.
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Vasek InsuranceMGA★ Specialist appetiteStrong fit
Appetite
Specialist property MGA worth approaching for non-standard construction, subject to the building’s use and timber-frame details.
Check
Check timber-frame acceptance, cladding restrictions, fire conditions and rebuild-value limits.

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Pen UnderwritingMGA★ Specialist appetiteStrong fit
Appetite
Specialist MGA with Property, BI and CAR options, allowing an approach tailored to completed premises or construction-stage risks.
Check
Check the relevant scheme’s construction criteria, capacity and requirements for cavity barriers and fire protection.
Risk carried byi

QBE; Endurance Worldwide Insurance; Hadron UK Insurance; Tokio Marine Kiln (varies by product) Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal), Quote online via software house, Submit to underwriter · Pen Central, Acturis, Open GI Source

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UK markets that write timber-framed property risks

We found 185 UK markets that write timber-framed property risks: 47 insurers, 115 MGAs and 23 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Vasek Insurance, Pen Underwriting.

Placing notes

Whether the frame is modern or historic, and the infill, cladding and roof covering, are the first questions. Thatch, wood burners, building use and proximity to other buildings also affect appetite.

Also known as

timber frame house, oak-framed building, half-timbered property, non-standard construction

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