Flooding
Premium cuts unlikely as flood resilience certificate gains CILA backing
Plans to create a certificate that would allow homeowners to prove their property had undergone adaptations to improve its flood resilience has gained loss adjusting support, however, industry experts are doubtful the concept will trigger rate reductions.
Post Blog: Mind the gap - CII Next Gen Claims Group to report on surge response
In football how often do you see a goal scored – especially after a set play - where the goal keeper and defenders look at each other afterwards and exclaim that the scorer was “not their responsibility”?
Political Interview: Cathy Jamieson: Bringing big ideas
In the last of Post’s political interviews in the countdown to the General Election, Cathy Jamieson, Labour Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury, lays out her party’s aims in government.
Flood Re appoints former Canopius head of capital
Gary McInally has been appointed as chief actuary for government-backed flood scheme Flood Re.
Catlin to underwrite product for flood insurance excesses up to £50k
Third party administrator Advent Solutions Management and Policy Excess have teamed up to provide homeowners with properties in high flood risk areas with a product that insures against hefty flood excesses.
Natural Catastrophes: Extreme reaction
The Insurance Council of Australia’s natural catastrophe coordination initiative is an example of how an industry can collaborate to respond quickly and effectively to extreme weather events.
Blog: Tackling flood risk now for future generations
Last winter, the misery and devastation suffered by many flooded businesses and homes starkly highlighted the need to improve flood defences to better protect properties for the future.
Europe: Natural catastrophes - more than storms in a teacup
‘Acts of God' were relatively benevolent last year, with insurers more stirred than shaken by reported losses.
Flood campaign urges defence spending boost in Budget
The Association of British Insurers' Flood Free Homes campaign is urging government to increase spending on flood defences and maintenance ahead of the Budget announcement on 18 March.
Policy Excess launches flood excess offering
Policy Excess has launched a flood insurance product allowing householders and landlords to insure their excess.
Political Interview: Ian Swales: Make your voice heard
In the third of Post’s political interviews, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Ian Swales speaks out on the importance of the European Union and why the insurance industry must learn to shout
Political Interview: Steven Woolfe: Woolfe at the door
With the UK Independence Party preparing to swoop for an unprecedented number of seats on 7 May, the party’s spokesman for Financial Services and Immigration Steven Woolfe tells Post what his party would do in power
C-Suite - Insurer: Offering true customer service
Companies sometimes forget that they need to fulfill a claimant’s needs rather than their own
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 2
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Capita named as Flood Re managing agent
Capita has been appointed Flood Re's managing agent for a five-year term.
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 1
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Government asked to evidence flood defence funding plan
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has called for government to show how the partnership funding model for flood defences will deliver greater private sector funding.
Interview: Brendan McCafferty: Closing the floodgates
With just months to go until Flood Re is expected to be operational, CEO Brendan McCafferty gives Post a run-down of what he and his team need to achieve
Video: Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty
Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty tells Post reporter Katie Marriner what attracted him to take on the role as well as what has been keeping him busy since taking the helm of Flood Re in October 2014.
Ex-government minister Mark Hoban named Flood Re chairman
Former Financial Secretary to the Treasury Mark Hoban has been appointed to the role of chairman of Flood Re.
EU Commission approves Flood Re
The European Commission has agreed that Flood Re does not violate rules on state aid by seeking to ensure the availability of low cost flood cover.
Australia: Disaster averted?
Australian insurers facing possible requests from the government to help fund mitigation projects say it is not a cost they should bear and that any funding will eventually be paid for by policyholders.
ABI hails political support for Flood Free Homes campaign
The Association of British Insurers has secured the support of 20 MPs for its Flood Free Homes campaign.