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However, beyond wildfire risks and hosepipe bans, drought conditions also cause a significant threat to homeowners: subsidence.

Subsidence: the quiet threat from severe drought

In the UK, the spring and summer of 2026 have been plagued by exceptionally low rainfall and prolonged high temperatures. Beyond wildfire risks and hosepipe bans, drought conditions pose another significant threat to homeowners: subsidence. In this article we ...

Principal Designer role: impacts and insurance concerns for firms

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA)’s introduction of a new Principal Designer role has created concerns for design professionals around whether they could, or should, undertake the role themselves. These concerns have been exacerbated by uncertainties around the extent and requirements of the new role.
The BSA does not yet represent a finalised position, with secondary legislation and guidance having been issued only recently, or still being awaited. As such, affected firms, commentators and insurers have not yet received all of the detail of the changes. Nevertheless, firms looking to undertake the role should ensure they take the adequate steps to understand and comply with their potential obligations.

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA)’s introduction of a new Principal Designer role has created concerns for design professionals around whether they could, or should, undertake the role themselves. These concerns have been exacerbated by uncertainties around the extent and requirements of the new role.
The BSA does not yet represent a finalised position, with secondary legislation and guidance having been issued only recently, or still being awaited. As such, affected firms, commentators and insurers have not yet received all of the detail of the changes. Nevertheless, firms looking to undertake the role should ensure they take the adequate steps to understand and comply with their potential obligations.

Baltimore bridge collapse: two years on, big questions remain

It’s more than two years since 26 March 2024, when the Dali container ship struck the Francis Scott Key bridge, causing its collapse.

It’s more than two years since 26 March 2024, when the Dali container ship struck the Francis Scott Key bridge, causing its collapse.

Lockton backs Manchester's growth with regional real estate risk and insurance advisory offering

Lockton announces the launch of a regional real estate offering, strengthening its presence across the North West. Bob Birtwell also joins as Client Leader & Senior Vice President.

Lockton announces the launch of a regional real estate offering, strengthening its presence across the North West. Bob Birtwell also joins as Client Leader & Senior Vice President.

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