Construction & Engineering

High-hazard contractor risks keep discipline in focus as market softens

High-hazard contractor risks keep discipline in focus as market softens

Softer conditions may be easing placement, but long-tail injury exposure continues to shape underwriting outcomes

Bryony Garlick May 11, 2026
Cyber threats putting UK construction projects at risk, insurer warns

Cyber threats putting UK construction projects at risk, insurer warns

Operational downtime now averages more than three weeks per attack

Aon names global builders risk lead in push on data centre construction insurance

Aon names global builders risk lead in push on data centre construction insurance

Capacity gaps drive new insurance structures

AXIS offshore wind claims study highlights loss drivers and pressure points for insurers

AXIS offshore wind claims study highlights loss drivers and pressure points for insurers

Current analysis underscores the need for stricter wordings and deeper risk engineering

Zurich launches data centre risk advisory practice as investment accelerates

Zurich launches data centre risk advisory practice as investment accelerates

The team comprises 100+ engineers to manage hyperscale exposures

Phoenix Specialty secures additional A+ rated capacity for UK construction book

Phoenix Specialty secures additional A+ rated capacity for UK construction book

Move boosts its flexibility and underwriting appetite as competition in the market intensifies

Markel launches construction & engineering practice

Markel launches construction & engineering practice

New division debuts with all-risk products and a focus on innovation in a shifting market

The rise of the megaproject: Why construction's new scale demands more from brokers and insurers

The rise of the megaproject: Why construction's new scale demands more from brokers and insurers

As project size and complexity skyrocket, specialists say early engagement and lifecycle risk strategies are becoming table stakes

QBE: Powering the future of construction insurance

QBE: Powering the future of construction insurance

How this five-star insurer is driving innovation and resilience in construction

IB TALK

Automated Vehicle Replacement: Reducing the Stress of the Claims Experience

Unlock the power of automation to transform the hire car process into a smooth, effortless journey

Building diverse talent pipelines in insurance

How can insurance welcome - and retain - a new generation of talent?

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