Andrew Broome

Aug 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Robert Morris |Andrew Broome

As we have outlined in parts one and two of this update, the UK professional indemnity (PI) market is now entering a soft market cycle. More insurers are able to return to the market and negotiate to win new business — with coverage also improving in some areas.

Jul 18, 2024 | lexology.com | Robert Morris |Andrew Broome

After experiencing several years of hard market conditions, the UK professional indemnity (PI) insurance market has transitioned to a softer market. After experiencing several years of hard market* conditions, the UK professional indemnity (PI) insurance market has transitioned to a softer market**. In the first part of our three-part series on the changing PI market, we discuss the history and current position of the market.

Jan 25, 2024 | marsh.com | Andrew Broome

RECENT CASE LAW: URS Corporation Ltd vs BDW Trading Ltd (widening liability for architects and engineers under the Defective Premises Act)Among other legal points that this decision in the High Court has highlighted, the major new one is the change in precedent that has its genesis in the BSA. D&B contractors and all design consultants under them now owe a duty to the developer under the Defective Premises Act (DPA), alongside the normal duty imposed by the construction contract.

Jun 16, 2023 | lexology.com | Robert Morris |Andrew Broome

The Building Safety Act 2022, is undoubtedly one of the most assertive reforms to building safety law implementation in the UK. The Act has made significant changes to both the law and practice within the construction industry, with potential implications to a variety of parties as a result. Passed in June 2022, the Act intends to improve the safety of developments during the construction process; which is welcomed by the insurance industry.