Fire protection projects can carry significant risks, generating physical, financial and legal exposure. Disputes can lead to costly project delays, financial losses, and damage to relationships and reputations. Proactive risk management is an essential component to protecting your business.
In this webinar Rebecca Palmer, Solicitor and Director of Constructive Law and Daniel White, Sales Director and Senior Specialist at Consort Insurance will outline key legal risk areas that may impact your business before diving into contract management essentials. They will provide an overview of core contract clauses to support you in identifying and mitigating risks, highlight best practice and key sources of support, and deliver a market update on trends expected in 2026.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key risks to their business
- Create achievable strategies for managing identified risks through effective contract management
- Understand the latest updates within the insurance market and how these may impact their business
Speakers
Daniel White, Sales Director, Consort Insurance
Daniel White leads the Protection and Detection (PaD) Department. This innovative and exclusive insurance programme supports businesses in effectively managing fire risk exposure and liabilities. With over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, Daniel is a Cert CII-qualified professional, recognised for his expertise and commitment to delivering tailored insurance solutions. His diverse client portfolio spans the fire sector and the broader construction industry, reflecting his deep understanding of these specialised markets.
Rebecca Palmer, Solicitor and Director, Constructive Law Limited
Rebecca Palmer trained and qualified as a solicitor into a market-leading construction and engineering practice in London in 2006. Seven years later, she and her family moved out to Suffolk when Rebecca joined one of East Anglia’s larger law firms in 2013 to spend most of the next seven years building its commercial construction practice. She was promoted from Associate to Senior Associate, Head of Business Development (Commercial Team) and Head of Construction before leaving in 2019 to fulfil her professional goal of developing her own niche legal firm and Constructive Law Limited was born.
Rebecca advises clients from all sectors of the construction and engineering industries (including developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and banks) regarding procurement strategy, project management, contract administration and the drafting and negotiation of development agreements, funding agreements, building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties and related documentation.
CPD
Attendees who attend for the duration can claim 1 hour of FPA CPD or up to 1 CPD hour towards the CII/Personal Finance Society member CPD scheme (selection to be made during the registration process).
About Consort Insurance
As the trusted insurance advisor to several fire industry bodies, Consort has developed an informed and robust insurance solution specifically designed for companies exposed to fire risk. In collaboration with A-rated insurers, Consort has created an exclusive insurance programme reserved for ‘Best of Sector’ organisations whose products and/or services operate within the fire industry. This unique programme, known as PaD (Protection and Detection), is not an open-market solution. Alternative insurance intermediaries do not have access to Consort’s exclusive A-rated insurer capacity or tailored wordings.
While primarily focused on the fire industry, PaD also extends its benefits to businesses operating in sectors such as construction, consulting, environmental services, professional services, and manufacturing. Premium ratings are determined based on the individual company's profile, including factors such as trading activities, claims history, management practices, and financial health.
Consort is a fully licensed general insurance broker, capable of arranging placement for complete commercial insurance programmes. As part of the SRG Group, Consort can also facilitate Trade Credit Insurance, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to meet diverse business needs.
You can find out more about Consort Insurance here.