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“On this week's episode of The Home Stretch podcast, Compliance Officer for The Guild of Property Professionals, Paul Offley speaks to Oliver Wharmby, Client Director at Mint Insurance Brokers about the rise in Professional Indemnity insurance claims, as well as the cyber security risks estate and lettings agents face.”

“Mortgage brokers and agents will now be able to access data on the lettings industry, helping identify landlords and lettings agents who fail to fully comply with regulations.

This information comes from a new partnership between insurance broker Mint Insurance and geospatial technology firm Kamma. Customers with Mint Insurance will now be able to access Kamma’s licensing and HMO checker data.

It says this data will help agents reduce risks, both in terms of insurance and property licensing, and should lead to increased regulatory compliance in the property sector.”