Flooding
Vietnam's growing flood threat
A rapidly rising population in the areas most exposed to flood could make losses in Vietnam an imminent problem for the industry.
FM Global launches interactive global flood map
FM Global has launched its interactive global flood map for executives and risk managers.
Flood Re marks first birthday
Flood Re, the non-profit flood reinsurance scheme, marks its one year anniversary today.
Rising Star: Rachel Marks, Crawford & Company
Marks is a loss adjuster focusing on agricultural, rural industries and estates losses at Crawford
Biba to outline benefits of flood SME scheme to parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will outline the benefits of its small to medium enterprise flood scheme in parliament later today.
Over 850 claims from weekend Auckland flooding
Over 850 insurance claims have been received by New Zealand's insurers after flash floods in the Auckland area.
Flood Re: One year on – how effective and successful is the scheme?
Post looks at Flood Re as it approaches its anniversary
MS Amlin joins Flood Re scheme
Global speciality insurer MS Amlin has joined Flood Re with accessibility for the renewal of new business beginning 1 March 2017.
US weather losses exceed $1bn in January
Losses caused by severe weather outbreaks in the United States have exceeded $1bn (£800m) in January, according to the latest Aon catastrophe report.
BRE and Axa unveil flood proof house to encourage resilient repairs
Watford-based building science centre BRE has developed a flood-resilient prototype home to show the most effective ways to protect properties against flood damage.
Smart homes could pave way for Blockchain-enabled insurance
Smart homes fitted with sensors could trigger automatic claims payments, a conference heard.
Flood Re to hit 130,000 policies by April
Flood Re is on track to back 130,000 policies in its first year of operation, the scheme’s chief financial officer Adam Golding told Post.
Towergate's Kay Martin on why a focus on customer service is the one thing that won't change in 2017
So it's January again and what a year 2016 was - it's hard to remember a more tumultuous 12 months.
Global catastrophe losses rise to highest levels in four years
With insured losses totalling $54bn (£44bn), global natural disasters in 2016 combined to cause the highest economic losses in four years, according to a new report from Aon Benfield.
Flood Re appoints Andy Bord as interim CEO
Flood Re has appointed Andy Bord, former managing director of BGL Group, as interim CEO.
Severe flood warnings issued for coastal areas in UK
Severe flood warnings are in place along the eastern coast of England following fears that a storm surge places homes and properties at risk.
JBA releases flood model for Vietnam
UK catastrophe modeling firm JBA Risk Management has this month released a multi-peril flood model for Vietnam.
25 dead in heavy Thailand flooding
At least 25 people have died and 700,000 people have been affected by widespread floods in southern Thailand.
None of the revenue from IPT rise to be spent on flood defences
None of the revenue generated from the recent increase in Insurance Premium Tax has been ring-fenced for flood defences, Post can reveal.
Insurers paid out $50bn for natural disasters in 2016
Insurers paid out $50bn (£41bn) in natural disaster claims during 2016, making it the costliest year for natural catastrophe losses since 2012.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Final Perils loss estimate for Storms Eva and Frank hit £504m
Catastrophe data firm Perils said flooding linked to storms Eva and Frank caused insured losses of £504m.
Ocaso rejects £50,000 claim due to policy holder withholding information
The Welsh assembly has criticised Ocaso Insurance’s refusal to pay out for a £50,000 flood damage claims, calling the decision ‘unreasonable’.
Storm Barbara ‘could be first major test of Flood Re’
Home owners should take extra steps to ensure they have sufficient cover this Christmas owing to the risk of flooding from Storm Barbara.