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Rising to the challenge, how insurers will adapt in 2025
The global insurance industry is on the brink of transformation as geopolitical tensions, accelerating AI adoption, and escalating climate crises converge to create a perfect storm in 2025. From navigating a volatile economic landscape to addressing emerging risks in cyber and ESG, insurers face a year of unparalleled complexity and opportunity.
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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services
This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.
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Supreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd
The Supreme Court handed down its keenly awaited judgment in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 on 21 May 2025. The dispute concerns whether a developer (BDW Trading Ltd) can recover the cost of remedying allegedly dangerous defects in two residential developments from the structural engineers (URS Corporation Ltd) responsible for their design. Our specialist construction insurance team consider the key points for insurers, brokers and professional consultants.
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Surveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime
Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).
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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Q&A – Current Trends and What to Look Out For
The Asia Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance market is expanding rapidly to meet demand as businesses and market participants become increasingly aware of the benefits that transactional insurance can offer. The dynamics in this space are everchanging – the incorporation of W&I in deals, insurers' expectations on the level of due diligence, terms of policies and level of coverage provided are all adapting to demand. This article highlights some recent trends we have encountered and factors to look out for in order to seize opportunities in current market conditions.
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Singapore chapter: "Trends & Developments" in Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance Global Practice Guide 2025
Economic uncertainty continued to cast a shadow over global markets as 2024 came to a close. Contributing factors include persistent geopolitical tensions, fluctuating inflation and interest rates, and shifts in global trade dynamics. While the insurance industry has not been immune to these challenges, it has demonstrated remarkable stability amidst the evolving risk climate.
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RPC Premier Law recognised across six areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025
RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 guide for Singapore, securing a host of new and improved rankings for 2025.
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Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
RPC Premier Law has maintained its rankings as a top firm in Band 1 for Insurance and Band 4 for Shipping: International: Litigation.
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Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories, with a new ranking for Corporate/M&A: Domestic in its recently published 2024 edition.
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Thinking - Publication
Asia Insurance Bulletin 2018
Our Asia Insurance Bulletin is now available. The bulletin contains a number of articles written by our lawyers discussing a variety of issues relevant to the Asia region.
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Thinking - Blog
Awaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025
Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, which was introduced in section 42 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and is known as "Awaab's Law", is due to come into force on 27 October 2025. Awaab's Law seeks to ensure safer housing conditions for tenants by holding landlords to account. It is particularly important for property managers and surveyors to be aware of this legislative reform and to have a plan in place by October 2025. This article therefore sets out the key requirements and steps to be considered.
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Limitations under collateral warranties
Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.
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RICS home improvements
Earlier this year, we highlighted that the RICS review of its Home Survey Standard, created in 2019 and in place since 2021, was underway and to expect the release of a revised Home Surveys document in 2025 (you can read that article in full here). The Standard sets the benchmark for best practice in residential surveys across the UK, providing a clear framework for consistent, high-quality standards and increased protection for consumers.
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The Week That Was - 29 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 22 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 1 August 2025
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The Week That Was -25 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 18 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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Changes to RICS PII requirements: Policy Wording updated
The RICS requires all regulated firms to have, "adequate and appropriate professional indemnity cover that meets the standards approved by RICS". This must meet the minimum terms, updated from time to time, required by the RICS as surveyors and their Professional Indemnity brokers will be aware.
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The Week That Was - 11 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 4 July 2025
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The Week That Was - 30 May 2025
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The Week That Was - 23 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 16 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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Thinking - Blog
Exciting (no) development in valuer negligence claims
The key takeaway in the recent Court of Appeal decision in Bratt v Jones is that the test to establish valuer negligence remains unchanged.
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The Week That Was - 9 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 2 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 25 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 17 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 11 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 4 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 28 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 21 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 14 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 7 March 2025
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The Week That Was - 28 February 2025
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The Week That Was - 21 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 14 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 7 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 31 January 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 10 January 2025
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Profile
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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 3 October 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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Insurance Covered: Insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds and the convergence of the insurance and capital markets (With Steve Evans)
In this episode, Peter Mansfield dives into the intricate world of insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds with expert Steve Evans. They explore the convergence of insurance and capital markets, discussing how these financial instruments provide protection against major natural disasters.
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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 19 September 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 12 September 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 5 September 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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