Flooding
View from the top: Accentuate the positive
Simply put, the public doesn't trust insurers. The industry has to improve the way it handles claims to overcome its bad image.
Comment - flooding: Passing the buck on floods
There is demonstrable lack of interest on all sides when it comes to improving buildings' flood defences and risk profiles. The industry, government and homeowners all need to work together, argues David Walker.
Industry bodies heartened by private sector potential
The Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association have welcomed the prospect of greater private sector investment in flood defences following the government's decision to cut the budget.
ABI offers flood advice to households
The Association of British Insurers has issued advice to people who have been flooded following heavy rainfall in Cornwall.
Cornwall hit by severe flooding
Parts of Cornwall have been hit by flooding after a night of heavy rain and wind.
Claims for storm and flood damage on the up following bad weather
After 24 hours of wild weather which included wind speeds of up to 90mph in areas of the North west, GAB Robins said it is receiving a number of claims for storm and flood damage.
In series - Property claims: Wait less programme
Technology has the ability to deliver improvements and increase efficiency in property claims handling. Sam Barrett reports on some of the advances being made and the benefits they can bring.
Editor's comment: Flood battle lines drawn
If there were three words you could not escape last week, it was "government spending review". Well, I concede "Wayne Rooney" and "greed" may have been equally prominent, but it is unknown what impact the Manchester United number 10's increased wealth…
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Industry concern as flood funding cut in spending review
Funding for flood defences has been cut in Chancellor George Osborne's comprehensive spending review. Under the previous government, £2.15bn had been committed for the years 2008-2011, however, this has been sliced to £2bn for the four years from 2011 to…
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Post Europe, View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Spending Review 2010: AA disappointed with flood spend
AA Insurance has revealed its concerns over the government’s decision to reduce its flood defence spending.
Spending Review 2010: Biba slams flood spending cuts
The British Insurance Brokers Association has reacted to the spending cuts for flooding in today’s spending review.
Spending Review 2010: ABI voices concern over flood defence measures
The Association of British Insurers has reacted with disappointment to the Coalition Government’s announcement on flood defences.
Spending Review 2010: Government to cut flood defence spend
The government has outlined plans to improve flood defences for around 145 000 households but will cut spend to £2bn.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking – Loss adjusting: The loss leaders
Insurance 360‘s groundbreaking survey of the performance of loss adjusting firms reveals who is performing well and who needs to up their game. Peter joy reports.
Axa calls for clarity on flooding
Axa is calling on the government to be clear about its plans for the UK’s flood defence strategy and future funding to ensure that households in flood-prone areas continue to be protected.
Post Europe: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
Editor's comment: Breaking up: hard to do?
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly stirred up some lively debate within the walls of the conference facility, as well as in the blogosphere and on social networking sites.
AM Best commentary: Keeping the balls in the air
While hardly a vintage year for the general insurance sector, 2009 did see an overall improvement due to investment earnings - but, says Catherine Thomas this year is unlikely to match up.
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.