Bill Gloyn
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Floating flood-risk insurance guarantee needs to weigh anchor
The clock is ticking inexorably away.
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Cancellation of loan interest cover turns spotlight on insurance
The fact that insurers want to undo an arrangement that has been in place for so long is a sign of the times — they are toughening up their attitude, as, indeed, are banks.
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Reading the riot act will allow communities to return to normal, says Bill Gloyn
The riots of early August spawned much comment about insurance
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Hopes sink as criticism of DEFRA’s flood defence proposals fall on deaf ears, says Bill Gloyn
My involvement with public consultations was fairly limited until I assumed my roles with the City Property Association in 2008
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Fallout from Japan earthquake will be increased premiums
Even after several weeks, the enormity of the disasters in Japan is still sinking in
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Flooding is worsening — government cannot continue to cut funding, says Bill Gloyn
This is certainly not the first time I have written about floods, and I suspect it will not be the last
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Insurers need to satisfy disgruntled occupiers
I recently attended the launch of the Occupier Satisfaction Survey 2010, published by the Property Industry Alliance and CoreNet Global UK Chapter (Landlords must try harder, say tenants, PW 17.09.10).
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Do not ignore insurance in the case of fit-out contracts, says Bill Gloyn
One of the worrying issues that emerged during my time as president of the City Property Association was just how segmented the property market is in the City.
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Embrace reinstatement valuation to alleviate grudge dread
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London mayor’s views will obstruct insurers
Proposed changes in the London Plan on preserving views pose problems for insurers, says Bill Gloyn
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Floods have led to rising levels of confusion
Developers need to be aware of new criteria for insurance cover, says Bill Gloyn
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Beware the perils and premiums of empty property
Insurers can exact severe penalties on negligent landlords, says Bill Gloyn
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Bailouts offer property firms little insurance
Check your policies, as woes will deepen if insurers start to go under, says Bill Gloyn
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Don’t count on government for flood protection
A lack of funding puts the onus on owners to safeguard their property, says Bill Gloyn
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Storm is brewing over flood defences
This week’s bad weather serves as a reminder that more action on flooding is needed, says Bill Gloyn
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Exposure to flood risk may force government’s hand
Property will be left exposed if insurers refuse to provide cover for flooding
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Rethink insurance as the summer’s floodwaters subside
The government must reassure insurers and the public, says Bill Gloyn
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M&A culture differs from traditional property deals
Make sure you are covered when dealing with an unfamiliar sale structure, says Bill Gloyn
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Avoid the shadow of rights-of-light disputes
Insurance policies can take the worry out of potential claims,