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Medical Office Buildings: Unique Risks and Insurance Requirements
Why medical office buildings are different
Medical office buildings (MOBs) sit in a unique space between “standard commercial property” and “healthcare premises&rdquo…
A Building Owner’s Guide to Insurance for Commercial Leases
Introduction
If you own a commercial building and lease it to a tenant, insurance is one of the fastest ways a “simple” tenancy can turn into a costly dispute. The lease mi…
Landlord Liability Exposures in Office Buildings (UK)
Introduction
Owning an office building can look straightforward: collect rent, manage repairs, and keep tenants happy. In reality, office landlords sit on a wide set of liability exposures that ca…
How to Protect Rental Income During Office Refurbishments
Introduction
Office refurbishments can be a smart way to increase asset value, attract better tenants, and future-proof a building. But they also create a very real risk: lost rental income. W…
Loss of Rent: How Insurers Calculate It (And How Much You Need)
Introduction: what “loss of rent” actually covers
Loss of rent (sometimes called rental income cover) is designed to replace the rent you would have received if a property be…
How Poor Maintenance Can Void an Office Insurance Claim (UK Guide)
Introduction
Office insurance is designed to protect your business when something goes wrong: a burst pipe floods the premises, a small fire damages equipment, or a break-in results i…
What Facilities Managers Must Know About Building Insurance
Introduction
If you’re a facilities manager, you sit at the intersection of people, property, compliance, and business continuity. When something goes wrong—fire, flood, escape o…
The Office Building Owner’s Compliance Checklist (2025 Edition)
Introduction
Owning an office building in the UK isn’t just about keeping tenants happy and maintaining rental income. It’s also about staying compliant with a wide ran…
Contractor Management Risks When Working in Office Buildings
Introduction
Office buildings look low-risk compared to construction sites, but they’re full of hidden exposures. You’ve got multiple tenants, shared areas, visitors, IT infrast…
Smart Buildings: Solar Panels on Office Buildings — What Insurers Look For
Solar panels on office buildings have moved from “nice sustainability add-on” to a core part of modern, smart building strategy. They can reduce energy costs,…
Smart Buildings: Do Modern BMS Systems Increase or Reduce Insurance Risk?
What is a Building Management System (BMS)?
A Building Management System (BMS) is the “brain” that monitors and controls key building services such as heating, vent…
Server Room Risks Every Building Owner Underestimates
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Learn the most overlooked server room risks building owners face, from fire and water damage to cyber, power, HVAC, and liability—and how insurance can respond.
Introductio…
HVAC Failures: Insurance Implications for Office Buildings
Introduction
In an office building, HVAC isn’t just about comfort—it’s a critical system that protects people, property and productivity. When heating, ventilation and air c…
How Much Does It Cost to Insure a Lift or Escalator? (UK Guide)
Introduction
If you own, manage, or maintain a building with a lift (elevator) or escalator, you’re responsible for keeping that equipment safe—and for managing the financial…
Serviced Offices: Insurance Issues Every Operator Faces
Introduction
Serviced offices (and flexible workspace operators) sit in a tricky middle ground. You’re not a traditional landlord, and you’re not simply a tenant either. You may cont…
High-Risk Office Tenants: How Insurers Assess Them
Introduction
Not all office tenants look the same to an insurer. Two businesses can occupy identical space in the same building, pay similar rent, and have similar headcount—yet attract very di…
What Happens to Your Insurance If Your Office Building Is Vacant?
Introduction
A vacant office building can feel like a “quiet win” — fewer people on site, fewer day-to-day issues, and time to plan the next move. But from an insurer…
Insurance Considerations for Multi-Tenant Office Buildings (UK Guide)
Introduction
Multi-tenant office buildings are complex risks. You may have a freeholder, a managing agent, multiple commercial tenants, contractors, visitors, shared services, and …
Seasonal Property Risks for Office Buildings (Winter & Summer Guide)
Introduction
Office buildings face very different risks depending on the season. In winter, freezing temperatures, storms and shorter daylight hours can increase the likelihood …
How to Create an Office Fire Evacuation Plan (Insurance Checklist)
Introduction
A fire in an office can escalate fast: smoke spreads, visibility drops, alarms create panic, and a small incident can become a serious injury claim or a major business in…
Why Office Glass Breakage Claims Are Increasing
Introduction
If you manage an office, you’ve probably noticed how much more glass is involved in day-to-day operations than even a decade ago: full-height glazed entrances, glass partitions, meeti…
Escape of Water: Why It’s the Most Expensive Office Block Claim
Introduction
If you manage, own, or insure an office block, you’ve probably heard the phrase “escape of water” used like a warning label. It sounds simple—w…
The Most Common Fire Hazards in UK Office Buildings
Introduction
Office fires are rarer than they used to be, but when they happen the impact can be severe: injuries, business interruption, data loss, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny. The…
Service Charge Disputes: What Landlords Must Know About Insurance
Introduction
Service charges are a fact of life for many commercial and residential landlords—especially where buildings have shared areas, multiple occupiers, or managing agents…
How Underinsurance Happens in Office Buildings (And How to Avoid It)
Introduction
Underinsurance is one of the most expensive surprises in commercial property claims. It happens when the declared value on your policy is lower than the true cost to re…
How to Accurately Calculate the Rebuild Cost of an Office Block (UK Guide)
Introduction
If you insure an office block, the “rebuild cost” (also called the reinstatement cost) is one of the most important numbers on your policy. Get it rig…
Common Office Building Claims (Real Examples & Costs)
Introduction
Office buildings feel “low risk” compared to sites like factories, pubs, or construction projects—but claims still happen all the time. In fact, offices combine …
What Does a Typical Office Block Insurance Policy Cover?
Introduction
If you own, manage, or invest in an office block, you’re responsible for more than just keeping tenants happy. You’re also responsible for the building itself, the safe…
The Biggest Insurance Risks Facing UK Office Buildings in 2025
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UK office buildings are changing fast. Hybrid working has altered occupancy patterns, many landlords are refurbishing to meet ESG expectations, and building systems are more …