Wildfires in the UK highlight greater need for 'robust' property design, planning and construction

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An increase in claims numbers are expected following the wildfires in the UK, but experts urge more preventative measures.

Wildfires have surged across the UK igniting houses as temperatures hit record 40 degrees Celsius this week, beating the high of 38.7°C set in 2019, with the Met Office putting in place the first ever

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Building Back Better at Chelsea Flower Show

Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme is being used to not only fund internal flood resilience changes but also adaptations to outside space and gardens in the quest to stop and reduce flood waters entering properties, explains Stephen Linklater, claims director of Ageas.

Insurers face margin crush unless premiums are hiked

Data analysis: A sustainable margin recovery looks increasingly challenging for insurers with premiums needing to increase in real terms to prevent any erosion after a tripling of costs to 10.9% of premiums last year from 3.5% in 2022.

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