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This week in Post: storm warning

1987 great storm
Damage caused by the great storm of 1987
Phil Sellens

Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had my first introduction to the power of Mother Nature and the world of insurance as the 'Great Storm' of October 1987 swept across the UK.

While I slept safely and peacefully in my bed, the Met Office reported winds gusted at up to 100mph, 18 people were killed and 15 millions trees were blown over, causing damage worth £1.4bn. One of

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