CSC finds flood risk will make insurance unaffordable
A new study by Computer Sciences Corporation has found that 91% of UK insurance professionals believe insuring homeowners with properties at risk of flooding will become “unaffordable” unless the Government increases its flood defence spending.
The study also showed that 75 percent of insurance professionals are concerned about new building plans, arguing that premiums will have to rise for all homes at risk of flood if the Government allows
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