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Winner Announcement: Santa’s Grotto Rebuild Cost
Did you know that we run exclusive giveaways for our Platinum & Gold tier brokers? To qualify, brokers must place 10 or more (for...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Jan 9, 2024


Blanket and bedroom-based cover ‘no longer adequate’?
We’ve often spoken about the Average Clause, but homeowners are now being warned of a potential issue that could leave them with no cover...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Nov 16, 2023


What is the average clause in insurance?
Ever tried to understand the fine print in your insurance papers? No? You’re not the only one. Insurance documents are complicated and full of insurance industry jargon like the ‘average clause’. But here's the thing when it comes to insuring your property – understanding the average clause isn't just helpful; it's vital. Get it wrong, and you could find yourself in a world of financial strife. What is the average clause in insurance? The average clause is usually found in th
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Nov 14, 2023


Iain Crichton joins us as Operations Manager
Rebuild Cost Assessment Ltd has appointed Iain Crichton as its new Operations Manager. Iain has broad experience of leading teams within...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Oct 31, 2023


Rebuild cost gap still widening, with social care at risk
The gap between property rebuilding costs and the amount buildings are insured for is continuing to widen, with many essential social...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 14, 2023


How do brokers like to ‘break the ice’ with clients?
Most insurance brokers are keen to avoid the ‘hard sell’ when it comes to breaking the ice with clients, according to a fun piece of...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Aug 9, 2023


Investing in AI and machine learning so we can do more
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com and the University of Exeter have formed an exciting partnership to take our valuations service to the next...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 26, 2023


What brokers think about the new Consumer Duty
More than half of UK insurance brokers say they are in favour of new Consumer Duty rules, with most believing underinsurance should be...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 1, 2023


How much longer will rebuilding costs keep rising?
The cost of building materials increased by 25% on average in the UK last year and continue to rise, which begs the question… how long...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 7, 2023


Underinsurance gap widening as costs increase
A greater proportion of properties are now underinsured and the gap between property rebuild costs and the amount buildings are currently...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Oct 25, 2022


Just making brokers lives a little easier
Ah those tricky questions clients ask. Like… Client: ‘So how much should I insure my building for’? Broker: ‘Well, actually I can’t...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 16, 2022


RCAL responds rapidly to unprecedented demand with new Training Academy
Rebuild Cost Assessment Ltd (RCAL) has taken a significant step towards increasing its capacity in the wake of a major upturn in demand...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 26, 2022


Building Insurance: How times change, but also they don’t!
Casting an eye back through time can often tell us a lot about where we are today. RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com’s James Scott Brown...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Feb 9, 2022


Understanding the average clause in property insurance
Could underinsuring your property cost you more than you expect? I n this edition of 2-Minute Tuesday, Amy addresses a critical...
Amy Lillington
Nov 23, 2021


Underinsurance made worse by rising construction costs
A sustained rise in construction costs this year is increasing the likelihood of significant underinsurance of buildings in the UK. ...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 29, 2021


Lower value properties are ‘most’ underinsured
New data from RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com has revealed that properties with a sum insured of less than £500,000 are generally covered for...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Sep 7, 2021


Five go on a very posh picnic!
Five lucky brokers have each won a ‘very posh’ Fortnum & Mason’s picnic hamper after taking part in our latest Platinum and Gold broker...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Aug 29, 2021


Is your property insured for the right amount?
Many homeowners are unaware that their property might not be insured for the right amount. This is particularly risky for historic homes,...
Amy Lillington
Aug 16, 2021


Football club sues broker due to underinsurance
A football club from the sixth tier of English football is suing an insurance broker for almost half a million pounds in damages due to...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Jul 13, 2021


We've won an award! Thanks for your help
A digitally disruptive approach to the buildings insurance valuation survey market has led to RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com being recognised...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Jun 23, 2021


Major accreditation for our new generation of surveyors
Two of our surveyors have progressed to achieve AssocRICS accreditation following two years of dedicated learning.
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
May 24, 2021


Why it's always better to be like the third little pig - a RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com story
We all know the story of the three little pigs, but what if we brought it up-to-date? Here we tell the modern version...
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Apr 21, 2021


Insurtech pet owning clients will love
Thanks to incredible new technology, there’s now no need to gather information from clients for pet cover.
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 31, 2021


What is the 'dreaded' average clause?
We've put together a short animation, which explains what the 'dreaded' Average Clause is, why it doesn't always work the way you'd expect!
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Mar 9, 2021
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