On demand

Australasia Australia Insurance webinar

Recorded 05 December 2025 1 hour structured CPD

Continuing Professional Development for RICS members

Free

Included when you have an active subscription to our CPD Support Pack.

Overview

Watch this exclusive webinar to gain insights from Bellrock risk management and insurance experts, Simon Gray & Carina Bogaard as they explore insurance market trends in the construction and property industry, PI policy exclusions to watch out for, claims and contract tips tailored for RICS members.

Key topics

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Insurance market update - the return of Lloyd’s, increased capacity

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Good news! PI premiums are reducing

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PI Insurance – cover explained, exclusions to watch out for and the extensions you should have on your policy

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Claims update – trends in construction disputes and claims management tips

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Contract & Risk Management tips

Event Partner

Bellrock

Speakers

Simon Gray

Practice Leader, Construction Professionals, Bellrock

Simon has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance and legal industries. During that time he has been an insurance intermediary and practised as a lawyer (including roles as an insurance partner in private practice). Bellrock welcomed Simon to the Team in 2024 to lead our professional indemnity practice for construction professionals – a field in which Simon has dedicated himself for more than 18 years. His focus on this area of risk over the years, across diverse disciplines, has materialised in an unparallelled standing and recognition by the insurance market. Simon is acknowledged as a thought leader in construction professionals’ risk and has been recognised as an Elite broker by Insurance Business Australia for the last 5 years. In 2024 he was awarded the number 1 ranking by that publication. This recognition exemplifies why he is a trusted advisor to so many customers. He has developed so many long-standing relationships spanning many years and across varying market cycles. Simon works closely with customers to develop a deep understanding of their unique risk profile, thereafter tailoring advice and risk transfer strategies to meet their specific needs. Simon’s experience extends to managing complex claims as a lawyer and intermediary. He has helped his clients achieve the best possible outcomes on claims by applying his technical and commercial acumen. The services offered by Simon and his Team include critical analysis of insurance policies and advice on adequacy of cover, extending to the negotiation, placement and administration of insurance programmes. He is truly passionate about risk and always prioritises improved customer experience.

Carina Bogaard

Senior Advisor, Construction Professionals, Bellrock

Throughout her career Carina has prioritised relationships built on trust with industry peers, underwriters and customers. She believes this underpins her recognition as a thought leader in the specialist area of construction professionals’ risk across Australia. Carina’s career began in Sydney in the year 2000. She moved to London in 2004 working on the professional indemnity facility for UK architects. Carina’s experience in the Lloyd’s of London market has prepared her to navigate global risk trends when negotiating architect’s risk. Returning to Sydney in 2007 Carina was retained by a specialist construction professionals intermediary. She spent the next 17 years specialising in advising on risk, arranging, administering, and managing claims for architects, engineers, and other professionals. Prioritising her customers interests by procuring the most appropriate cover priced competitively, Carina also emphasises the importance of responsiveness when providing her services. Further she considers it is extremely important to stay up to date with trending impacting her customers’ business. She stays abreast of commercial, legislative, and other macro issues to educate herself and in-turn her customers on how to best transfer risk.

Price summary

RICS Member

Free

Non-RICS Member

GBP £36 + VAT

Free

Included when you have an active subscription to our CPD Support Pack.

Australasia Australia Insurance webinar

Overview

Key topics

Bellrock

Speakers

Simon Gray

Carina Bogaard

Price summary

Free

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