BIBA Schemes & Facilities webinar - Latent defects insurance – What do you need to know and who needs it presented by Granite Building Warranties

Ed Bidwell of GBW will give you an overview of Latent defects insurance, who the main providers are and the variations in policy terms.  He will explain key factors such as premium pricing, policy terms and project monitoring during the construction process, including a review of the key stages and structural elements of a typical development.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this event, attendees should be able to understand:

• The types of Latent defects insurance available, key factors affecting pricing and general market overview.
• Who needs Latent Defects and why is it required?
• A review of the key construction monitoring stages and structural elements of a typical development.

Presenter: Edward Bidwell BSc (Hons) MRICS

Ed is the MD of Granite Building Warranties Limited and is a Chartered Surveyor who has worked in the property sector since 1994, with a focus on residential development.  He has have been involved in a range of new build housing, apartments blocks, residential conversions and student developments. In 2009 he joined Evo Insurance to set up their Latent Defects  department and in August 2018 he started Granite Building Warranties, acting as a specialist independent broker of Latent defects insurance.  His years of experience in property development have taught him a vast amount about construction methods and technical requirements which, over the years, has enabled GBW to resolve some of the most complex warranty scenarios, securing cover for a diverse portfolio of risks.

Delegates participating in the accredited webinar can claim up to 1 CPD hour towards the CII member CPD scheme. A formal completion certificate will be issued for members attending and returning a feedback form. 

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