Flooding
Interview - Gary Duggan: Creating a difference
With insurance one of the key strategic priorities for Barclays Bank, Amy Ellis talks to its managing director, insurance & investments, banking Gary Duggan about his plans.
Guy Carpenter launches French flood map
Guy Carpenter has completed the development of a state-of-the-art probabilistic flood model for mainland France.
NIG mapping tool
NIG has rolled out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
NIG launches mapping tool
NIG has rolled-out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
Career Development & CSR news: National Flood School BDMA accreditation
The National Flood School has been appointed a licensed training centre by the British Damage Management Association.
Willis chair: risk models can help alleviate poverty
The scientific models used by the insurance industry to assess the financial risks of extreme weather events could help governments and aid agencies develop new approaches for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, according to Rowan Douglas,…
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran top natural disaster ranking
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran have been rated as the nations most at risk from extreme weather and geophysical events according to a new study ranking 229 countries on their vulnerability to natural disasters.
Towergate boss keen on flood pool plan
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has called on the new government to provide underwriting capacity for properties built on flood plains.
Coalition government to back Pitt Review recommendations
The coalition government has confirmed it will follow through with recommendations proposed in The Pitt Review: Lessons learned from the 2007 floods.
Allianz CEO bemoans commercial rate inactivity as profits dip 10.7%
Allianz reported gross written premium was up 4.4% to £411.3m (2009 Q1: £393.8m) over same period in 2009.
Lib Dem set for climate change role in Cameron's cabinet
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne is poised to become energy and climate change secretary, according to reports.
Public sector - emerging risks: Built for endurance
With sustainability now a buzzword for central and local governments, Jo Hardcastle looks at the emerging associated risks it brings.
Fortis UK CEO pleased with lot despite £1.8m Q1 net loss
Fortis UK this morning reported non-life and life premiums increased by 18.4 per cent to £234.9m (Q1 2009: £198.4m) in the first quarter of 2010.
ABI welcomes Biba to flood working group
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the prospect of working with the British Insurance Brokers' Association to deal with major flood events.
Property claims - Conference news: Council leader praises trade bodies over Cockermouth
Allan Haile, assistant director of economic development at Cumbria County Council, praised the collective support of the Association of British Insurers and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters during the Cockermouth floods in November 2009.
Property claims - Conference news: Flood research facility is mooted by working group
Tim Humphreys, policy adviser at the Association of British Insurers, explained that an industry working group has begun exploring the possibility of setting up a Thatcham-style organisation to study flood damage.
Property claims - Conference news: Insurers insist ABI surge plan "fraught with danger"
Insurers have voiced concerns that the Association of British Insurers' idea for a surge plan in response to events such as widespread flooding is "fraught with danger".
Mutuals welcome Lib Dems manifesto nod
The Association of Financial Mutuals has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' vow to support the mutual sector in playing a larger role in the future of financial services, if the party forms part of a new government.
Rainbow first to offer BDMA standards guarantee
A new initiative said to guarantee that all insurance restoration work will be carried out to exceed British Damage Management Association standards has been launched by Rainbow International.
US Congress extends National Flood Insurance Program
President Barack Obama has signed into law legislation that extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through to 31 May.
New Aviva flood map is a "huge advance"
Aviva today boasted it had developed a flood model that can estimate the damage freak downpours can inflict on homes and businesses across the country.
Damage Management - Green Credentials: Green machine
The damage management sector deals with adverse environmental impacts every day, but are its solutions wholly green, asks Jane Bernstein
Aviva improves flood map
Aviva is set to unveil a new flood mapping model it claims will enable it to offer "more competitive prices" to household policyholders.
Flood Bill gains Royal Assent
The Flood and Water Management Bill has gained Royal Assent after passing through the House of Commons and House of Lords earlier this week.