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AXA XL Launches Coastal Flood Mapping Tool

At COP26, AXA XL launched the Coastal Risk Index (CRI), an innovative tool that maps current and future flood hazard resulting from climate change and integrates for the first time the protective benefits of coastal […]

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Flood Modelling Company Gets Funding From Moody’s

Tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance has acted as exclusive financial adviser to Fathom, the world-leading global flood modelling business, on its strategic investment from US ratings giant Moody’s. The investment supports Fathom’s aim of […]

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Global Flood Trends Analysed By Willis Towers Watson

New research published by Willis Research Network partner Cloud to Street, now provides ground-breaking insights into the rising global flood risk. Cloud to Street uses direct satellite observations of flooding and refines this geospatial data […]

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Flash Floods: Top Tips on Insurance Claims & Defences

Suffering from localised flooding, or prepping for thunderstorms and downpours in August? Some timely tips from Kevin Pratt, insurance expert at Forbes Advisor UK: Home insurance shows its value in the wake of flooding. If […]

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ABI Warns on Flood Defences

A joint report published today by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Flood Re ahead of the government’s consultation on its comprehensive spending review highlights the vital need to maintain the UK’s flood defences […]

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London Council Trials Early Warning Flood Sensor Tech

Sutton and Kingston Councils, together with Aquasition, as part of the South London Partnership InnOvaTe Project, are deploying sensors to monitor rising water levels to help reduce the risk of disruption from road closures caused […]

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Award-Winning Flood Map Tech? That’s Just What Previsico Do

Leading live flood forecaster Previsico has won the prestigious ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the British Data Awards 2021, against strong competition in all sectors, including FTSE 100 firms, tech unicorns, public sector bodies, […]

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Sedgwick Teams Up With CIWEM on Flood Response

Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) to help design, develop and deliver accredited Property […]