A research report from The Insurance Institute of London providng valuable information for insurance practitioners in relation to inherent (or latent) defects in buildings.

Inherent defects insurance is frequently purchased for a 10-year period. Those interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of this subject may wish to review this publication of other IIL study reports on construction and erection which will help to place this cover in its proper context within the insurance spectrum.

Authors: IIL Advanced Study Group No.230

ISBN: 0900493739

Published: First Published 1992

Binding Format: Soft cover

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