Flooding
Final curtain for cowboys
A lot has changed over the past 10 years in the damage management industry, with new technology, procedures and professionalism taking centre stage. Sam Barrett reports on the changes.
Saudi insurer Tawuniya reports $8m loss from Jeddah flood
Company for Cooperative Insurance said it had estimated losses of $8m from flooding in Jeddah in November.
An explosive finale
2009 looked like being a quiet year for loss adjusters, writes Leigh Jackson. However, the floods that hit Cumbria over a three-day period at its tail-end have provoked a surge in activity.
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by LV PR manager, Emma Holyer and Incisive Media group editorial services director David Worsfold to pick over December's insurance trade press.
Insurers warn of an increase in water damage claims
Aviva suggests that property owners should carry out risk management measures to protect their buildings from serious damage brought on by winter weather.
Insurance industry surge event initiative - can the industry deliver?
Last week, Post reported that the insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Comet launches SMS voucher service
Company claims this will help speed up claims.
ABI calls for industry-wide surge event plan
The insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Pick of the week
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Total catastrophe losses fall in 2009
The total cost of natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2009 fell to $52bn from $267bn in the 2008, a survey from Swiss Re has shown.
Lloyd's reinsurers unlikely to be hit by UK floods
Damage estimates of around £100m are unlikely to affect the reinsurance market, Reinsurance has learned.
ICAB helps homeless policyholders affected by the floods
Insurance Claims Hotel Accommodation bails out policyholders who have been evacuated from their homes.
Floods pose environmental threat
Questgates warns of wider environmental cost
ABI expects Cumbria flood bill not to top £100m
Insurers have received 1000 claims so far.
Direct Line help with floods
Direct Line has sent property insurance advisers to help customers through the claims process at flood sites.
Flooding hits Cumbria
200 people rescued
ABI welcomes flood bill
Bill spells good news for homeowners