Nysa Industry Updates - The Practical Application Of Insurance Clauses In Building Contracts - The West Park Hotel

RIBA CPD Topic - Procurement and Contracts

In an increasingly complex regulatory and liability environment, understanding how insurance operates within building contracts has never been more critical for Architects. This engaging and practical session explores the real-world application of insurance requirements in JCT, RIBA, FMB, CIBSE and NEC contracts, focusing on how contractual duties and insurance structures intersect to protect both client and Architect.

The talk unpacks the professional responsibilities of the contract administrator and project manager, explaining how these roles influenceand are influenced bythe insurance provisions within building contracts. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the main contract insuring clauses, how to structure cover effectively, and why the most obvious insurance solution isnt always the right one.

Key topics include the role and mechanics of Joint Names cover, party wall agreements, and non-negligence insurance, as well as how these tools can be used to manage real project risks. The session also tackles the dangers of cascading risk, to whom it may concern letters, and phoenixing, alongside the critical importance of practical completion and structural warranties.

Packed with real-life case examples, this session provides Architects with practical guidance to navigate insurance obligations confidently, avoid common pitfalls, and safeguard both their clients interests and their own Professional Indemnity protection.

About the speaker

Jenny Carter-Vaughan FCII FPFS Cert CII (PFS, SMP & ER) DipM MCIM is a Chartered Financial Planner and Chartered Insurance Broker with over 30 years experience in the financial services and insurance sectors.

As a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII) and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS), Jennys credentials reflect the highest professional standards across insurance, risk management, and financial planning. She has extensive experience in structuring and placing insurance for complex building and construction projects, including professional indemnity, contract works, and non-negligence cover for architects, developers and property owners.

Her work is driven by a commitment to integrity, transparency, and professional excellence. She strives to provide ethical, evidence-based advice, explained in simple and unambiguous terms so clients understand the risks they face and how they will be protected by the cover they choose to buy.

This event is sponsored by CUPA PIZARRAS. CUPA PIZARRAS is the worlds leading producer of natural slate roofing and cladding, with a heritage spanning more than 135 years. Operating 24 quarries and 29 processing plants, the company supplies one in every two natural roofing slates installed worldwide. Renowned for its rigorous traceability, technical innovation and commitment to sustainability,CUPA PIZARRAS offers architects a truly natural material with exceptional durability, low embodied carbon and a lifespan exceeding 100 years.

We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you at the event.
Each ticket comes with a tea/coffee. Please feel free to stay afterwards for a drink and more conversations in the bar.

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