Specialist repair shortages reshape complex claims
Tim Evershed examines how skills shortages, material constraints and rising demand are forcing insurers and loss adjusters to rethink how they manage complex, specialist property repairs.
The specialist repairs market is under significant pressure with increased demand for highly skilled craftspeople combining with ongoing tightening of labour availability, material sourcing and
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