Construction Insurance 2026 edition (November 2026)

The Insurance Institute of London's latest publication, Construction Insurance RS272, is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to construction-related risks and their insurance available today. Building on a distinguished publishing heritage stretching back to 1957, this landmark new work represents the next evolution in specialist construction insurance knowledge.

Spanning 690 pages across two volumes and sixteen chapters, the book provides an in-depth exploration of the increasingly complex world of construction and engineering insurance. Written by a team of leading practitioners and specialists with decades of industry experience, it combines technical expertise with practical insight to create an essential reference for today's insurance professionals.

What you'll find inside

The publication examines a wide range of key topics, including:

• Construction insurance policies – single project and annual
• Common perils and specific construction risks by project type
• Technical explanations of complex buildings, civil engineering structures and developing electrical and mechanical technologies
• Insured parties and contract conditions
• Property damage, delay in completion and third-party liability risks
• Underwriting considerations
• Legal and claims management issues
• Risk engineering and loss prevention
• Reinsurance

Whether you have years of construction insurance experience or are looking to develop your understanding of this specialist class, the book offers valuable guidance and practical knowledge.

Who should read it?

Construction Insurance RS272 has been developed for a broad professional audience, including:

• Insurance and reinsurance practitioners
• Brokers and underwriters
• Claims professionals
• Risk engineers and surveyors
• Project owners and developers
• Contractors and consultants
• Legal advisers
• Financiers and project sponsors

Its global perspective makes it relevant to professionals working across international (re)insurance and construction markets.

An essential professional resource

Construction remains one of the world's most important economic sectors and still depends on sophisticated risk management and insurance solutions. As projects become larger, more complex and increasingly international, understanding construction risks has never been more important.

Available in both digital and hard-copy formats, Construction Insurance RS272 is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of this dynamic and enduring class of insurance.

Order your copy today and gain access to the latest thinking and expertise in construction insurance.
 

If you are a contributing author to this publication, to obtain a more advantageous discount, please contact Susan Phillip - susan.phillip@cii.co.uk