Insurers to face 'significant' UK flood losses
The insurance industry is likely to suffer significant costs for affected properties in flooded areas, and household premiums could rise, Deloitte has predicted.
The Environment Agency has issued 36 flood warnings in England and Wales and called for "immediate action" in a number of areas after the UK suffered torrential rain over the weekend.
Ian Clark
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