House of cards
The government's initiative to provide two million new homes by 2016 may excite homebuyers but the insurance industry is cautious about the risks posed by new methods of construction that may be used to hit this target. Jane Bernstein investigates what some are calling a 'ticking time-bomb'
The use of modern construction methods and materials in new builds is causing concern for property insurers. Clearly, insurers cannot draw on as much claims information and past experience for new
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