Insurance brokerage remains a mystifying field for the average layman or woman. Much like other branches of the insurance tree, the many complexities of this process tend to evade all but those with some training on the field, and the average insurance policy purchaser usually has a significant number of questions and doubts to voice. Fortunately, reputable commercial insurance brokers will make sure the process is as transparent as possible to their clients, often going as far as to explain certain specialist terms which form part of the trade 'lingo'.One such term, and one which applies specifically to property insurance, is 'latent defect insurance.' Unlike many other terms in the insurance field, some customers do have an idea of what this term means; however, just as many are still unclear as to its exact meaning, which is why this article will seek to clarify that matter, as well as explain why latent defect insurance plays an important role in the property insurance brokerage process.What Is Latent Defect Insurance?Latent defect insurance, also often known as structural warranty guarantee or simply structural guarantee, is one of the most important parts of insurance policies on buildings and other such types of property. Its aim is to protect a policyholder against property damage resulting from defects in workmanship, structural planning, design or materials of the building.Unlike other policies offered by commercial insurance brokers, latent defect insurance does no...
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