Future flooding could spark rates hike as adjusters work around the clock
Claims teams called into action following extreme weather conditions across parts of the UK have vowed to continue focusing on the worst hit areas of Northern Ireland, Leicestershire and Newcastle.
Crawford & Company has recorded a 92% increase in anticipated claim volume as adverse summer conditions battered several regions over the past few days.
Paul Bowyer, general property claims director
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