Flooding
Guy Carpenter named as Flood Re broker
Flood Re has ended its long search for a retrocession broker by recruiting Guy Carpenter, while an chairman appointment is also imminent.
Editor's comment: Taking flooding seriously
2015 was always set to be a big year for UK flood discussions, with the Flood Re scheme agreed within the Water Bill due to be up and running this summer.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Blog: In out, in out shake it all about
Post editor Stephanie Denton reveals the third chapter of her epic kitchen floor leakage saga...
ABI pushing for annual £1bn flood defence spend in new campaign
The Association of British Insurers is calling for an annual £1bn investment in flood defences by 2025 as part of its Flood Free Homes campaign, launching tomorrow (20 January) at Westminster.
57 flood warnings issued across UK
Environment agencies for the UK have issued a barrage of flood warnings as the country continues to suffer the impact of Storm Rachel.
Unoccupied Properties: Building an unoccupied checklist
Unoccupied properties are a growing problem for insurers so what should brokers bear in mind when presenting information to underwriters?
Floods: One year on
After the government announced properties in council tax bands H and I would be eligible for Flood Re, how are insurers prepared for future flood events and what have they learned since 2014?
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.
Environment agencies call for ‘immediate action’ with spate of flood warnings
The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency have issued a dozen flood warnings across the UK as the country braces for further disruptive weather.
90% of 2013/14 winter flood and storm claimants satisfied with service
Nine out of ten customers that made a flood or storm claim last winter were satisfied with the way it was handled, according to a study by the General Insurance Market Research Association.
UK residents and businesses braced for 'hazardous weather'
The Met Office is warning members of the public and emergency responders of “severe or hazardous weather” ahead of the expected onslaught of a trans-Atlantic storm.
Blog: Supply chain? More like supply jigsaw
Post editor Stephanie Denton's ongoing escape of water claim saga takes on a distinctly Kafka-esque twist...
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.
ABI hits out at ‘misleading’ flood funding figures
The Association of British Insurers has questioned figures from the government suggesting that spending on flood defences remains above optimal levels.
Osborne unveils tax relief on flood defence contributions
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut taxes on business contributions on flood defences in order to encourage private sector investment.
Biba outlines spending priorities ahead of Autumn Statement
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out its spending priorities for the forthcoming Autumn Statement highlighting apprenticeships, flood defence spending and Insurance Premium Tax relief on telematics products for young drivers as its…
C-suite - Broker: A bright new age for forecasting
A new Met Office supercomputer could provide more accurate models for insurers
Review of The Year: Loss adjusting
In the week that loss adjusting giant Crawford acquired GAB Robins for £45.8m, Post seeks loss adjusters’ views on how the rest of the year was for the sector and what 2015 holds in store
Richfords founder to takeover as chairman of BDMA
Steven Richford, founder and managing director of Richfords Fire and Flood, will takeover as chairman of the British Damage Management Association from 1 December.
ABI lukewarm on £470m flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has provided a measured response to Treasury plans to spend £470m on flood defences as part of a previously announced commitment of more than £2.3bn of public spending.
French floods force more than 3000 evacuations
Floods in Southern France have forced more than 3000 to evacuate their homes, while five people have lost their lives.