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Government pledges £50m fund to flood victims
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced a £50m fund for families and businesses affected by floods in Cumbria and Lancashire in today's (9 December) Prime Minister's Questions session.
Blog: Devastation - and determination - a personal account of flooded Kendal
If there is one word to describe what I have seen in Kendal over the last few days, it is devastation. Having lived in the town most of my life, it's heart-breaking to see the usually tidy streets of semi-detached houses with their well-tended gardens…
Chubb introduces cyber-bullying cover for HNW products
Chubb policyholders who become victims of cyber-bullying may claim up to £50,000 towards professional support, lost income and temporary relocation costs under their home policy following changes to the insurer’s private clients offering.
DWF opens Brussels office
Law firm DWF is opening an office in Brussels to provide greater competition and regulatory support to its global insurance clients.
83 postcodes affected as 32mm of rain predicted to fall
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has received storm and flood claims from more than 83 UK postcode areas, as more heavy rain and wind gusts are predicted for the Northwest today (9 December).
Flooding in India highlights planning weaknesses, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's modeling team Impact Forecasting believes India and other countries in Asia need to learn quickly from recent dramatic flooding.
Man-made BI risk greater than threat from natural disaster
Business interruption claims are largely from man-made events despite risk managers fearing natural catastrophes disrupting supply, according to a report by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Editor's Comment: A once-in-100-years opportunity?
This week, as climate change experts gathered in Paris to discuss future targets, Cumbria was hit by its second deluge of flood waters in six years as Storm Desmond ravaged the UK.
Insurance industry praises flood defences as Cumbria faces second deluge in six years
Insured losses in Cumbria caused by Storm Desmond have been tipped to eclipse the £175m of claims from flooding in the area in 2009, but industry commentators have praised the mitigation impact of flood defences.
Serious motor claims costs rising as government looks to lower premiums
Motor insurers are facing increasing claims inflation on major injury claims, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which could affect future earnings forecasts.
Broker apologises after Keswick resident faces claims handler 'unaware' of floods
Home Protect says it regrets the manner in which a call from a Keswick resident was handled after a staff member was unaware the area was affected by severe flooding over the weekend.
Q&A video: implications of the Vnuk case on UK motor market
Following the European Court of Justice ruling in the UK government will very soon have to change the rules about what risks are covered by compulsory motor insurance law.
Mike Webb steps down as chairman of Horwich Farrelly
Insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has announced its current chairman, Mike Webb, will be leaving his role at the end of 2015.
Storm Desmond insured losses could exceed 2009 Cumbria floods
Insured losses from Storm Desmond, which battered Cumbria on 5 and 6 December, could eclipse the £175m insured losses caused by flooding in the area in 2009, according to modelling firm RMS.
Legal Update: Between a rock and hard place
Nick Rogers examines where liability attaches when an autonomous vehicle cannot avoid an accident.
Claimant solicitor fees dispute awarded to Axa
Axa claims it has uncovered cases of exaggerated legal costs from claimant firm Asons, which the insurer has passed on to the Solicitors' Regulation Authority.
Thompsons responds to insurer meeting on fraudulent solicitors
Claimant firm Thompsons Solicitors has accused insurers of "talking up a crisis" to suit their own agenda in relation to the amount of personal injury fraud reported by the industry.
Geography of Cumbria a hurdle for adjusters, Crawford says
Accessing flooded homes is the key priority for loss adjusters in the wake of Storm Desmond, which has caused widespread flooding in Cumbria and resulted in the death of one person.
UPDATED: Sixteen severe flood warnings remain in place after Storm Desmond hits Cumbria
Sixteen severe flood warnings remain in place after Storm Desmond battered Cumbria on 5 and 6 December, with Carlisle, Keswick, Kendal and Cockermouth among the worst affected areas.
Quiz of the week - 4 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Blog: Why seven out of eight hearing loss claims fail
Anger, isolation and depression - the impact of profound hearing loss can be devastating and the insurance industry takes its responsibility to compensate those affected seriously.
Insured costs rise to A$120m for South Australia bushfires
The bushfires in South Australia have so far seen almost A$119.7m (£58m) of claims.
Chennai floods will cost insurers at least $300m
The devastating floods in Chennai, the capital of India's province Tamil Nadu, will cost insurers at least $300m (£198m) in claims as the rains continue.
Bogus claimant found guilty in canteen slip and trip
A college chef who claimed for slipping in her work canteen has been found guilty of fraud by false representation, with CCTV evidence vital to the case.