In this interactive webinar, Weightmans’ panel of expert lawyers will share their insights on the Building Safety Bill, including its impact on the construction industry and insurers, helping you to plan and prepare for this new legislation.

Description

The Young Members’ Committee have partnered with specialist insurance law firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

In this interactive webinar, Weightmans’ panel of expert lawyers will share their insights on the Building Safety Bill, including its impact on the construction industry and insurers, helping you to plan and prepare for this new legislation.

The team will provide some actionable insights as to the likely practical outcomes of the Building Safety Bill.

Discussion to include

• An introduction to the Building Safety Bill;
• Practical considerations for insurers and brokers;
• Funding options regarding unsafe cladding and the impact on Insurers;
• Regulatory fines and the availability of insurance;
• Examples of possible breaches;
• The role of an ‘Accountable Person’.

Gain an insight into

• The Building Safety Bill and EWS1 forms: content, purpose and practical considerations;
• The insurability of new risks emerging from the Building Safety Bill;
• Possible outcomes, including how the construction industry may evolve in response to the Building Safety Bill.

Speaker Panel

• Natalie Keyes – Principal Associate
• James Walsh – Associate
• Lauren Whiting – Solicitor
• Tim Grimes – Trainee Solicitor