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Ireland Hit by Flooding
This weekend Ireland was hit by the worst flooding that they have seen in years. Transport systems collapsed and homes had to be evacuated following over a month's rainfall in a day.
Insurers Brace Themselves as Flash Flood Warnings are Issued
Insurers are once again bracing themselves, as yet more flooding hits the country causing damage and destruction and clearing everything in its path.
Insurance companies agree flood coverage
Thanks to a deal between the government and the insurance industry today millions of homes across the country have been guaranteed continued cover against flood damage.
Bad Weather Grips the Country
As bad weather grips the country once again, calls are being made for urgent and fundamental changes if we are to avoid another Summer of 2007.
Calls for Precautionary Flood Warning Systems
In order for the country not to have a repeat performance of the damage caused by last Summer's flooding we are going to have to pin point weather down to street name.
500,000 Homes could be Uninsurable
According to the Association of British Insurers, more than half a million homes could be uninsurable and therefore at risk from flood damage unless the Government steps in to protect them against flooding.
DEFRA propose Flood and Water bill to prepare for flooding
Following the flooding of 2007 and early this year, DEFRA have unveiled plans to combat flooding.
Protect Your Home Fast
Victims of the recent floods have reacted angrily after being told that it is down to them to protect their homes from the rising water.
Kitemark for New Homes
The Government is calling for kitemarks to be introduced to prove that all new homes are built to withstand floods.
Insurance giant Aviva post rise in profits despite flood payouts
Insurance giant Aviva posted a slight rise in profits in the face of record payouts due to last summer's floods
Flooding Insurance Claims Now a Major Risk
A new report by EMB, the actuarial and business consultancy, has stated that flooding, the 'act of nature', now poses the highest risk to the UK insurance industry.
Insurance Companies Brace Themselves for Claims Chaos
Following the gales that have swept across the country, Insurers have been bracing themselves for the phone to be ringing off the hook, with literally thousands of people looking to make an insurance claim.
Claiming and Cleaning Up After a Flood
The recent weather has caused a huge influx in insurance claims being made and as a result it is worth considering the facts about making an insurance claim.
Floods Cause Chaos Up and Down the Country
Once again England has been hit by bad weather, disrupting and cancelling flights, ferries and trains up and down the country.
Insurers still in profit after flood claims
Whilst is has been a difficult year for insurance companies following the flooding, Norwich Union stays afloat
Insurance Cover For Any Eventuality
The UK was yesterday hit by the largest earthquake for 25 years. Luckily the 5.2 Richter tremor caused no fatalities.
Insurance Companies Refuse to Insure Flood Risk Homes
A third of the new homes that the government wants to see by 2020 will be built on flood plains making them uninsurable and uninhabitable.
The Cost of the Camden Town Fire
It is reported that the fire that ripped through Camden Town on Saturday night, will cost an estimated £30 million.
Flooding Hits Insurance Premiums
Last year's flooding has put home insurance premiums at their highest ever rate.
Urgent action needed on floods
Planning for flooding should have the same priority as terrorism or flu prevention, the independent reviewer into the summer floods says.
Fire disaster ends in Christmas cheer
Ms Warren was subjected to a terrifying assault by her drunken boyfriend which culminated in him turning on the gas cooker and setting fire to the sofa. The catastrophic explosion and fire that ensued demolished the mid terrace home along with all its contents. Unbelievably no one was injured.
Insurers fall short despite government financial pledge
Insurers say they may not be able to provide cover despite the government pledging more money for flood defences.
Don't listen to the drips!
Miss James occupies a Regency style apartment in Eastbourne and she came home from work only to find that the unoccupied flat above had suffered a burst pipe and water was flooding through the ceilings into her kitchen, bathroom and living room.
AKA Assisted Claims solve drains nightmare for Littlehampton residents
Residents of a housing estate in White Horses Way, Littlehampton recently found themselves in tricky situation when the drains on the estate started to back up causing flooding and puddles of foul smelling waste.
Insurance is a washout for victims of flooded homes
Families without policies are getting financial help quicker than those with
Allsop Kane Allen LLP and Assisted Claims merge
Rival Insurance Loss Assessors and Claims Management firms Allsop Kane Allen and Assisted Claims have merged to create AKA Assisted Claims Ltd.
UK floods may spark motor insurance increase
Car insurance is set to rise sharply because of the summer floods, warn experts.
Insurer refuses to pay up for summer storm damage
Firms can reject bad weather claims for what seem spurious reasons
AKA Assisted Claims set up advice desk
AKA Assisted Claims have been retained by dozens of business' and households who have sustained damage as a result of the recent extensive flooding across the UK.
Rescue teams tackle flood chaos
Rescue teams are dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding which has wreaked havoc across England and Wales.
Insurance Companies must consider loss assessor involvement
Post, the insurance industry trade magazine, has highlighted the positive effect of appointing a loss assessor to assist in claim presentation.
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