flood insurance
Flood insurance agreement ‘threatens SMEs and jobs’
In its response to a government consultation on the future of flood insurance, the British Property Federation (BPF) today warned under the current proposals...
Fitch Ratings : risk pool may be best solution for UK flood insurance
The most likely solution to providing insurance coverage in high-flood risk-areas of the UK is the introduction of a non-profit risk pool, despite the...
AIR Worldwide : hundreds of homes Inundated as floods sweep through the UK
According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, heavy rainfall began lashing the British Isles on Thursday, November 22, prompting hundreds of warnings and alerts....
ABI statement on flood insurance
The ABI has called for the Government to commit to a joint solution to ensure long term affordable flood insurance for high-risk households, describing...
Aviva : advice for those affected by flooding
With torrential rain sweeping across the country the UK's largest insurer has its network of claims teams and building contractors on standby to help...
AA warns government of “uninsurable” homes
The AA has responded to a Public Accounts Committee report published today (Tuesday 31 January), warning the government that if they don't act now...
Swiss Re : Thailand floods to cost insurers USD 10 billion
As the waters in Thailand begin to recede, the cost for insurers is becoming more clear. Swiss Re has estimated that floods, which caused...
Insurers signing up to flood courses to prepare for winter
A press release from the National Flood School has revealed that a large number of insurers are showing interest in improving their preparation for...
Flood defences could help prevent insurance claims
A total of 21 flood defence projects have been outlined in coastal areas of England and could help property owners avoid insurance claims as...
Australia : Brisbane’s flood insurance criticised by opposition
It is expected the State and Federal governments will cover most of the AUD440 million damage bill. But Brisbane Labor leader Shayne Sutton told...
Flood insurance confusing words
When we hear confused complaints from consumers who thought they had bought flood insurance, only to find their homes were inundated by "river rising",...
Australia : insurance flood premiums should triple
Customers are warned that insurance premiums will be increased this year after the flooding in Queensland New South Wales and Victoria.
JP Morgan and Deloitte...
Insurance Council of Australia gives advice to flood victims
Sandra Van Dijk is from the Insurance Council of Australia and answers questions on the insurance problems surrounding flood victims and tells consumers how...
Flood insurance : policies should reflect flood risk
Representatives from the insurance industry met with the National Flood Forum, the Environment Agency and local government to discuss the challenges in managing future...
Floods : victims see rise in insurance bills
The cost of protecting homes after being victim of a flood could rise considerably as insurance companies raise bills. Some homeowners are being hit...
Home and vehicle insurance : Singapore flood risk alarms insurers
Insurers may hike premiums for flood-prone properties in Singapore after a deluge caused millions of dollars in damage and led to luxury...
US Congress passes jobless aid package
The US Congress on Thursday passed a two-month extension of unemployment benefits, overcoming Republican opposition that stalled the aid package when the programs expired...
Cumbria floods costs reached £200 million accord to ABI
The cost of damage caused by last November’s devastating flooding in Cumbria has now topped £200 million, according to figures released today by the...
Advice on avoiding damage to your home in the big thaw
With the big thaw expected to hit most of the UK this weekend after weeks of freezing cold temperatures, you could need the following...
WARNING of flash flooding as snow thaws
According to met forecasters, flash flooding could be expected as Britons brace themselves for the latest phase of winter weather chaos. While the snow...
