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What is Latent Defects Insurance? | Griffiths & Armour

What is Latent Defects insurance?

Latent Defects insurance is becoming an important upfront consideration during the budgeting process for developers and funders in the construction industry to protect their project, business and reputation.
Manchester Team | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour move to new Manchester office

After a few weeks in residence, we are pleased to confirm that the Griffiths & Armour team are now settled into our new office in Manchester.Occupying the 14th Floor at Chancery Place, 50 Brown Street in Manchester we are enjoying the great views across the city.
Mock Trial in Partnership with Kennedys Law | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour host Mock Trial in partnership with Kennedys Law

Griffiths & Armour recently hosted a mock trial in conjunction with Kennedys Law and Parklane Plowden Chambers. The event was held in Leeds, and was based on a fictional slip and trip case that provided an accurate portrayal of a hearing following a visitor’s slipping accident in the entrance area of a leisure centre complex.
Client Services Board | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour Client Services Board

The function of the Board is to support and complement our existing structures with a singular focus on maintaining and developing our client service proposition. That brief encompasses all aspects of client service and the formation of the Board saw the appointment of six new Client Service Directors, each having a wealth of experience in their particular area of expertise and a record of excellence in client service...
Latent Defects Insurance Market | Griffiths & Armour

The Current Latent Defects Insurance Market and Challenges expected for 2023

Latent Defects insurance is ever changing and becoming much more of an upfront consideration during the budgeting process than it has been, when previously it was often seen as an afterthought. To provide insight into Latent Defects insurance, we caught up with Joe Gooden from BuildZone, a leading residential Latent Defect policy provider, have commented on the current state of the inherent defect and building warranty market, which remains turbulent.
Building Safety Act 2022 - Higher Risk Building Requirements | Griffiths & Armour

Fire Prevention on Construction Sites: New Edition of the Joint Code of Practice

The Fire Protection Association has recently published the 10th Edition of its Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation (JCOP). This replaces the previous edition published in October 2015. Whilst the scope of the JCOP covers projects with an original contract value above £2.5m, the general principles can be applied to any construction project.
The Building Safety Act - All Change | Griffiths & Armour

The Building Safety Act – All Change

As we head towards 2023, there are real questions as to what lies ahead for the construction sector. Earlier this year, we saw royal assent being given to the Building Safety Act, which brings with it significant changes to the operational, insurance and liability environment for anyone working in construction in England, as well as impacting those with projects in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland...
Bespoke Insurance for Queens Quarter | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour Construction team place bespoke project and Latent Defects insurances for Queen’s Quarter, Croydon

The Griffiths & Armour Construction Insurance team are pleased to have once again worked alongside HUB Residential to place the project insurances for another fantastic residential development, Queen’s Quarter.
Placing Bonds in the Insurance Market | Griffiths & Armour

Placing Bonds in the Insurance Market – Attis Credit Solutions

Amidst ongoing economic pressures, there has been an increase in the use of insurance bonds (Surety) in the insurance industry, in particular, on construction projects, due to an increase in security requirements such as a surety bond or guarantee, for contractual obligations.
Tanya Winstanley | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour announce New Partner and Board Director Appointment

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Griffiths & Armour is pleased to announce that Tanya Winstanley has been appointed as Partner and also Director of Griffiths & Armour (Holdings) Limited following FCA regulatory approval...
Liverpool Sportswoman's Lunch 2022 | Griffiths & Armour

Liverpool Sportswoman’s Lunch raises over £20k for Marie Curie

The Liverpool Sportswoman’s Lunch has become a glittering date in the diary not to miss, and Griffiths & Armour were once again proud to support this important charity lunch as headline sponsor.
Protect Your Business Against Cyber Threats | Griffiths & Armour

Protect your business against cyber threats

In our latest video, George Gardner, Cyber Lead at insurance brokers Griffiths & Armour, explains why good cyber security goes hand-in-hand with a robust Cyber insurance policy and how our specialist in-house team can offer tailored advice for all your Cyber insurance needs.
How the Cost of Living is Impacting Grey Fleets? | Griffiths & Armour

How the Cost of Living is impacting Grey Fleets

A 'grey fleet' vehicle is generally regarded as one that is owned and used by an employee for undertaking a work-related journey. Amidst the rising living costs, Risk Management Director, Cath Swindells discusses the importance of ensuring your vehicle is safe to use on a day-to-day basis.
Inflation and Underinsurance | Griffiths & Armour

Danger – Inflation and Underinsurance

News headlines have been dominated for months by the self-proclaimed “Cost of Living Crisis” following the sustained rise in inflation in the UK to over 10%, which is the highest level for over 40 years. The reasons for this are varied and include the release of pent-up demand following the Covid-19 Pandemic with associated supply chain difficulties, labour shortages and steeply rising energy prices triggered by the War in Ukraine.
£14,000 raised for NSPCC | Griffiths & Armour

Griffiths & Armour raises £14,000 for NSPCC

We’re delighted to report that teams from Griffiths & Armour took part in two challenges over the summer, raising donations of nearly £7,000. The firm are incredibly proud of their efforts and in support of these the firm’s Partners agreed to match the funds raised, culminating in a sum of £14,000 for our chosen charity, the NSPCC.