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Learn from the experts–
Stop mistakes before they happen

Arranging insurance for renovation and building works is complex, often with lots of different factors to consider. How do you make sure that you and your team are making the right arrangements and giving the correct advice to clients? That’s why we offer free CPD training to brokers at all experience levels, across the UK.

Our industry-recognised CPD training sessions are available to brokers holding a current Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA) with Renovation Underwriting. All time spent in our sessions counts towards your annual structured CPD requirement.

Our JCT contracts expertise is what makes us different from everyone else. Enable your team to benefit from our knowledge, gain the confidence to know exactly what they are talking about, and stop mistakes before they happen.

The benefits of our training courses

After attending our training, your team will be…

  • Confident that the advice they are giving is correct.
  • Compliant from a demands and needs perspective.
  • Valued by your customers. Remember they are paying for professional advice, not just placement of risks.
  • Able to display knowledge that other brokers don’t have.
  • Able to defend existing business.
  • Confident to increase their sales income, by closing up a skills-gap.
  • Well positioned to compete for new business when the opportunity arises.

What topics are covered?

  • Explanation of Works insurance
  • Comparison of insurance options
  • Benefits of Project Insurance vs Contractors annual insurance
  • JCT Building Contracts – Insurance clauses
  • Liability considerations including Non-negligence liability
  • Party Wall Act
  • Project guidance
  • Appetite/Capabilities

The topics covered can be adjusted depending on the experience levels of the team and for commercial and private client teams.

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Meet the team

Natalia Child

Head of Broker and Professions CPD
For Private Client teams

Natalia is Chartered, has the Advanced Diploma in Insurance and a Law degree. She is passionate about education and is responsible for delivering our CPD programme. Natalia has over 12 years experience in Private Client HNW and is an expert in JCT and works insurance.

Mike Carolan

Head of Commercial Distribution
For Commercial Teams

Mike has over 40 years’ of experience in the insurance industry, at all levels from grass roots to senior leadership. He has over 35 years insurance broking in London, with senior roles at Aon, Willis and most recently PIB London, heading up their Construction team.

Marie Williams

CPD Coordinator

Our CPD Coordinator Marie joined Renovation Underwriting in June 2018 as PA to Managing Director, Douglas Brown. Marie organises the company’s events, including coordinating CPD scheduling. She will be your first point of contact when you book one of our training sessions.

“Natalia was so helpful and clear, especially to someone who has no previous insurance experience. She explained everything very clearly.

Broker | Stanhope Insurance