COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

This 1/2-day programme aims to explore and discuss technical issues relating to Bond insurance. Various engineering issues and contract requirements (including JKR 203 and FIDIC) will be considered and explored. The issue of bond claim procedures and recovery methods will also be addressed. Case studies and examples will be used to emphasize this product application in the construction market.


TARGET AUDIENCE

•   IEM members – involved in projects, project management etc.


KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

•   Appreciate technical issues relating to contract and letter of award in projects
•   Understand the application of bond insurance in the construction industry
•   Learn how bond claims are triggered and evaluated
•   Appreciate recovery aspects in relation to bond insurance


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Pooba Mahalingam

Pooba Mahalingam is a professional engineer with over 30 years of industry experience in insurance and risk management. He is specialized in engineering and property insurance and project risks aspects. He operates from Singapore and serves the region under the “Talent Asia Training & Consulting” banner - conducting risk surveys, training and providing related advisory services. He undertaken surveys involving hydro power plants, solar farms and flood related issues in Kapar (2022) and Bangkok (2011).

Pooba used to manage technical and complex risks and reinsurance business for an insurance company in Singapore. He has appeared in legal proceedings as Expert Witness in four jurisdictions - Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and in Sri Lanka.

Pooba was the President of the Insurance Law Association, Singapore (ILAS) for three terms and is a regular facilitator (trainer) with SCI, AICLA, Aii, IEM and BCAA. Pooba is also a regular presenter at regional workshops, seminars and conferences. He has conducted training and coaching session in various Asean cities and in Kuala Lumpur, Maldives, Colombo, Mauritius, Shanghai and Hong Kong.