Opinion: UK Needs to Spend More on Flood Defences
This is an extract from the speech given by John Dye, Chair of the Association of British Insurers, at the ABI dinner in London last night. As we gather tonight in these [...]
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UK Floods: Copart Recovers 3000 Vehicles In One Day
As the clear-up operation continues in flood-hit areas following the third consecutive weekend of heavy rain, leading salvage operator and online remarketing specialist [...]
Are House Insurance Premiums Rising Because of the Floods? Yep
Homeowners across the country have seen a 2.9% rise in the average cost for home insurance in the last six months alone, thanks to the increasing nature and ferocity of the [...]
Copart Braced For Extra Vehicle Recovery Once Storm Dennis Hits UK
Leading salvage company Copart, which looks after vehicle recovery for 21 of the UK’s top 25 insurers, has instigated its emergency surge management plan in readiness for [...]
Need Event Insurance? CFC Launches New Product for Live Gig Promoters
Live gigs, concerts, conferences and other events are often high risk. The weather, especially in Northern Europe can be a big factor when it comes to festivals actually [...]
Claims: Hiscox Offers Leakbot Gadget to All New Home Insurance Policyholders
Specialist insurer Hiscox today announces a partnership with LeakBot, the smart water leak alarm, to provide its leading leak detection system to customers. Helping to [...]
Aon Global Weather Report Highlights Growing Catastrophe Risks
Aon plc (NYSE:AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today launches its Weather, Climate & [...]
UK Flood Claims Are Being Assessed and Settled, Says ABI
Insurance payouts to people hit by the recent floods in Yorkshire and the Midlands are expected to reach £110 million, according to initial estimates out today from the [...]