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Property risk insights

Help safeguard commercial property from a potential loss with insights from our property risk engineers on fire safety, property owners risk management and more. Plus, explore our Q Academy sessions to gain further insights.

  • Commercial property on fire

    Fire separation: the importance of keeping fire contained

    Discover how fire separation and good maintenance help reduce fire spread and damage to your property.

  • Commercial property with broken windows

    Understanding commercial property risk

    What risks do commercial buildings face? Whatever the building is being used for, the risks are many – here’s what you need to know.

  • Workers processing boxes on conveyor belt in distribution warehouse

    Understanding warehouse risks – and how to minimise them

    Warehouses come with many risks. So, what can you do to reduce the chances of your warehouse being out of action and your stock left unsellable?

  • Encapsulated asbestos ducting with warning sign

    Asbestos in commercial buildings: a hidden threat

    Until the late 1980s, asbestos was a popular building material, but now we know the dangers it poses. What should you know about asbestos?

  • Commercial property under construction showing insulated sandwich panels.

    Insulated sandwich panels: managing fire risk in commercial properties

    Combustible insulated sandwich panels can affect commercial property insurance – learn how to identify these panels and manage and minimise risks.

  • Flammable liquid in barrels in a factory

    Storing dangerous goods and flammable liquids

    If you store dangerous goods or flammable liquids on a commercial property, you need to make sure you’re covering all the risks.

  • Solar panel technician with drill installing solar panels on roof

    Solar power systems: the risks and how to manage them

    Despite their many benefits, solar systems can bring unique risks for businesses. Here’s how to manage them and what to consider when it comes to insurance.

  • Broken glass window

    Protecting commercial buildings from intrusion, theft and malicious damage

    For every business with physical premises, keeping the building secure is important. But what do you need to consider?

  • Man holding a thermal imaging camera

    How to use thermal imaging to prevent electrical faults and protect your business

    Thermal imaging can help keep your business premises safe from expensive electric faults. Find out how thermal imaging can help you now.

  • Hot Works Permit -industrial worker with metal work tool

    What is a Hot Work Permit, and why do businesses need them?

    Hot work is responsible for many workplace fires but completing a Hot Work Permit before work starts can protect your business and keep your people safe.

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