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Environment agencies call for ‘immediate action’ with spate of flood warnings
The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency have issued a dozen flood warnings across the UK as the country braces for further disruptive weather.
90% of 2013/14 winter flood and storm claimants satisfied with service
Nine out of ten customers that made a flood or storm claim last winter were satisfied with the way it was handled, according to a study by the General Insurance Market Research Association.
UK residents and businesses braced for 'hazardous weather'
The Met Office is warning members of the public and emergency responders of “severe or hazardous weather” ahead of the expected onslaught of a trans-Atlantic storm.
Blog: Supply chain? More like supply jigsaw
Post editor Stephanie Denton's ongoing escape of water claim saga takes on a distinctly Kafka-esque twist...
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.
ABI hits out at ‘misleading’ flood funding figures
The Association of British Insurers has questioned figures from the government suggesting that spending on flood defences remains above optimal levels.
Osborne unveils tax relief on flood defence contributions
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut taxes on business contributions on flood defences in order to encourage private sector investment.
Biba outlines spending priorities ahead of Autumn Statement
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out its spending priorities for the forthcoming Autumn Statement highlighting apprenticeships, flood defence spending and Insurance Premium Tax relief on telematics products for young drivers as its…
C-suite - Broker: A bright new age for forecasting
A new Met Office supercomputer could provide more accurate models for insurers
Review of The Year: Loss adjusting
In the week that loss adjusting giant Crawford acquired GAB Robins for £45.8m, Post seeks loss adjusters’ views on how the rest of the year was for the sector and what 2015 holds in store
Richfords founder to takeover as chairman of BDMA
Steven Richford, founder and managing director of Richfords Fire and Flood, will takeover as chairman of the British Damage Management Association from 1 December.
ABI lukewarm on £470m flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has provided a measured response to Treasury plans to spend £470m on flood defences as part of a previously announced commitment of more than £2.3bn of public spending.
French floods force more than 3000 evacuations
Floods in Southern France have forced more than 3000 to evacuate their homes, while five people have lost their lives.
Environment Agency awards £300m flood risk contract
The Environment Agency has awarded a £300m flood risk management contract aimed at protecting £200bn of property to engineering company CH2M Hill.
State of the Broking Nation: Viewing the state of the nation
The views held by brokers interviewed for The State of the Broking Nation have challenged some long-held opinions, with both positives and negatives for insurers to draw from the responses given – and relationships in the sector strongly emphasised as…
Europe: Ireland update
David Worsfold takes a look at how the recovery of the Irish economy, as well as challenges such as regulation from Europe, is affecting Irish insurers and brokers
Flood defence spending ‘insufficient’ says Audit Office
Spending on flood defences is insufficient to meet needs for maintenance according to a report from the National Audit Office.
C-Suite: Insurer: Planning for the worst
The industry must stress to firms the importance of business interruption cover
EAIC 2014: Thai floods had dramatic impact on SME loss ratio
As a result of the devastating 2011 Thai floods the average combined ratio for small and medium enterprises between 2008 and 2012 grew exponentially.
AA criticises climate change report findings on 'insufficient' flood defences
AA Insurance has called a Committee on Climate Change report suggesting flood defence investment in UK urban areas is insufficient "disappointing".
Treasury pledges £97m for ‘world-leading’ Met Office supercomputer
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has today revealed plans to spend £97m on a supercomputer to improve the UK’s ability to predict disruptive weather.
Foreign insurers allowed into North Queensland
The Australian government is allowing foreign insurers access to North Queensland's home insurance market in an attempt to drive down prices.