Flooding
Policy Excess launches flood excess offering
Policy Excess has launched a flood insurance product allowing householders and landlords to insure their excess.
Political Interview: Ian Swales: Make your voice heard
In the third of Post’s political interviews, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Ian Swales speaks out on the importance of the European Union and why the insurance industry must learn to shout
Political Interview: Steven Woolfe: Woolfe at the door
With the UK Independence Party preparing to swoop for an unprecedented number of seats on 7 May, the party’s spokesman for Financial Services and Immigration Steven Woolfe tells Post what his party would do in power
C-Suite - Insurer: Offering true customer service
Companies sometimes forget that they need to fulfill a claimant’s needs rather than their own
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 2
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Capita named as Flood Re managing agent
Capita has been appointed Flood Re's managing agent for a five-year term.
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 1
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Government asked to evidence flood defence funding plan
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has called for government to show how the partnership funding model for flood defences will deliver greater private sector funding.
Interview: Brendan McCafferty: Closing the floodgates
With just months to go until Flood Re is expected to be operational, CEO Brendan McCafferty gives Post a run-down of what he and his team need to achieve
Video: Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty
Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty tells Post reporter Katie Marriner what attracted him to take on the role as well as what has been keeping him busy since taking the helm of Flood Re in October 2014.
Ex-government minister Mark Hoban named Flood Re chairman
Former Financial Secretary to the Treasury Mark Hoban has been appointed to the role of chairman of Flood Re.
EU Commission approves Flood Re
The European Commission has agreed that Flood Re does not violate rules on state aid by seeking to ensure the availability of low cost flood cover.
Australia: Disaster averted?
Australian insurers facing possible requests from the government to help fund mitigation projects say it is not a cost they should bear and that any funding will eventually be paid for by policyholders.
ABI hails political support for Flood Free Homes campaign
The Association of British Insurers has secured the support of 20 MPs for its Flood Free Homes campaign.
Guy Carpenter named as Flood Re broker
Flood Re has ended its long search for a retrocession broker by recruiting Guy Carpenter, while an chairman appointment is also imminent.
Editor's comment: Taking flooding seriously
2015 was always set to be a big year for UK flood discussions, with the Flood Re scheme agreed within the Water Bill due to be up and running this summer.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Blog: In out, in out shake it all about
Post editor Stephanie Denton reveals the third chapter of her epic kitchen floor leakage saga...
ABI pushing for annual £1bn flood defence spend in new campaign
The Association of British Insurers is calling for an annual £1bn investment in flood defences by 2025 as part of its Flood Free Homes campaign, launching tomorrow (20 January) at Westminster.
57 flood warnings issued across UK
Environment agencies for the UK have issued a barrage of flood warnings as the country continues to suffer the impact of Storm Rachel.
Unoccupied Properties: Building an unoccupied checklist
Unoccupied properties are a growing problem for insurers so what should brokers bear in mind when presenting information to underwriters?
Floods: One year on
After the government announced properties in council tax bands H and I would be eligible for Flood Re, how are insurers prepared for future flood events and what have they learned since 2014?
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.