Aviva's Andrew Morrish on protecting properties against flood damage
Storms Ciara and Dennis and the floods late last year have brought flooding into the media spotlight yet again, with hundreds of homes and businesses under water, many for the second time in recent years and according to Andrew Morrish, claims director at Aviva, it’s a stark reminder of how climate change is impacting our lives and it’s set to increase further.
While flood defences provide protection to some communities, it’s harder to prevent or predict flash flooding caused by sudden, heavy rain, and it’s often home or business owners in these areas who
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