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Do you have a lucky house?
Like most people in the Uk, you have probably spent many hours and hard cash doing up home and the idea of that being destroyed by an event like a fire, flooding or a burglary is unthinkable to many of us.
More than burnt sausages on the BBQ
A house and car have been destroyed in a blaze after barbecue embers were put next to a wheelie bin before they had properly cooled down.
Firefighters battle fire in thatched cottage
More than sixty firefighters have been battling to save a thatched cottage near Worthing after fire broke out in the roof this evening.
Snow and Flood Alert for Easter Weekend
Last Easter Weekend I seem to remember sitting outside enjoying the sunshine, but this weekend the UK will be preparing itself for snow.
Flooding in Cumbria - What it left behind
If you were in any doubt about the devestation that the Cumbrian flooding caused, then this should give you an idea.
Protect Yourself from Flooding with the Environment Agency Flood Mapping
We have been urging people to get protected against flooding and to know whether they are at risk from flooding or not. Here is why it is important and how the Environment Agency are tracking flooding.
Cockermouth Flooding Visualisation
This is a visualisation by the Environment Agency of the flooding at Cockermouth last year.
Flood Ordeal Continues Without Aid of Loss Assessors
Those who fell victim to the flooding of late 2009, are facing excess charges of £50,000 when they come to renew their home insurance.
Flood Warnings Remain in Place
Despite what appears to be a respite in the weather, flood alerts are still very much in force.
Severe Weather Warning - 18 Flood Warnings in Place
There are currently 18 flood watches in place in England and Wales. The Thames region has 5 warnings in force, 1 in the Anglian area and 12 in the South.
Facebook and Twitter to Raise Insurance Premiums
Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter could increase your insurance premiums.
Weather-related insurance claims at all time high
Having had one of the wettest winters for a long time and not much of a reprieve in sight, it is no wonder that weather-related home insurance claims are at an all time high.
Make sure that your insurance covers you for the big freeze
The weather seems to be getting warmer, but don't be fooled. Home owners are being encouraged to check that their homes are covered for flooding as the freezing temperatures continue
Prepare for flooding
As more snow is once again forecast, we are all being urged to prepare for flooding.
The Environment Agency urge homeowners to get flood aware
If the unpredictability of the recent flooding wasn't enough to spur on homeowners to get vigil and become flood aware, now the Environment Agency is urging people to get in the know.
Insurers to improve homes to protect from flooding
Homeowners who were affected by the recent flooding should encourage their insurer to improve flood protection of properties.
November is wettest month on record since 1951
The Met Office have confirmed that November was the wettest month on record since 1951.
A Weekend of storms battles homes and causes £1 million worth of damage
Although it looks as though the weather has eased up, I am writing this as the office is besieged by rain. You can't see out of the window for the torrential sideways rain.
Severe Weather Warning: Storms Brewing in UK for this Weekend
There are storms brewing for this weekend, which only means one thing. Flooding.
Environment Agency Announces Five Year Flooding and Climate Change Plan
On Tuesday morning the Environment Agency revealed a number of measures intended to protect the UK from flooding and deal with climate change over the next five years.
Climate Change Causes 30% Increase in Insurance Policy Costs
According to the Telegraph, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is working on a report predicting a 30% rise in insurance premiums.
Clean up operations are still in progress after last weekend's floods
Scotland suffered the most damage, with Huntley and Aberdeenshire worst hit in the weekend's flooding.
Heavy Rains Cause Flood Damage in Wales
The clean up continues after the weekend's flooding across Wales where ten people were rescued from homes and cars.
Swinton Insurance 'swindling' customer out of money
Swinton Insurance have been fined a whopping £770,000 for mis-selling insurance.
Brighton Loss Assessors AKA Assisted Claims say Protect Your Home from Floods
As we enter the Autumn months we are expecting rain and with rain comes floods. In light of this, we are urging people to prepare for the worst in order to defend themselves.
Wear and Tear Vs Accidental Damage
Insurance companies are arguing the fine print and refusing to pay out. So what happens if your water pipe starts leaking?
Maintain Your Property or Insurers Won't Pay Out
Policy holders that fail to maintain insured items may find it hard to get their claim approved, says Alexander Forbes Insurance.
Insurance Fraud Boosts as Recession Hits
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has recently reported that due to the financial downturn, car insurance and home insurance fraud has increase by 17%.
Home Destroyed by Fire in Cheltenham
A property in Redding's Park, Cheltenham, was ruined by an early morning fire the beginning of the month.
Home Insurance Claims Volume and Value sees a Dramatic Drop
Only 373,000 home insurance claims were made during the first half of the year 2009, in comparison with the 527,000 received for the same period in 2008, according to the latest report published by the Sainsbury's Home Insurance Claims Index.
Top 20 Theft and Burglary Hotspots in the UK
Moneysupermarket.com research has found that homes situated in London and Nottingham were the most probable to make a claim regarding theft or burglary in the UK last year.
10% Rise in the Cost of Building Insurance Since Last June
The average cost of residential buildings insurance has risen by 10% in the past year as research from AA Insurance shows.
Local Authorities Awarded £16 Million for UK Flood Protection
A £16 million fund has been set up by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to help support local councils protect from the results of climate change such as flooding.
Was it a Tornado That Hit the UK?
On Thursday 30th July the Isle of Lewis was hit with a twister leaving several cars and houses damaged in the evening.
New Flood Barrier to bring hope to victims
With news that 1 in 6 homes are at risk from flooding, it is nice to know that further advances are being made into protecting us all from flooding.
New Flood deal for the Insurance Industry and Welsh Government
An agreement between the Welsh Assembly Government and the insurance industry has been drawn up to protect against the impact of flooding in Wales.
Manchester City Stadium Floods
Manchester City stadium flooded after the torrential downpours of the last week.
The First Flood Forecasting Centre for the UK to be set up
The first ever flood forecasting centre is to be set up in the UK, to try and prevent the devastation of last Summer.
One in Six UK Homes are at Risk from Flooding
According to the Environment Agency, 1 in 6 homes are at risk of flooding in the UK and this will only worsen as global warming takes more of a hold on the planet.
Experts Warn of Weekend Flooding
More flooding is set to hit the UK. Where has the Summer gone?
Fraudulent Insurance Claims on the Rise
The recession caused a rising number of fraudulent insurance claims last year.
AKA Assisted Claims Restore Block of Flats after Devastating Fire
AKA were called to a block of flats in Walton last year after a blaze left the flats gutted and looking like 'a bomb site from the second world war'.
A £100million Flood Prevention scheme for Leeds.
The Environment Agency and Leeds county council have unveiled a £100million Flood Prevention plan.
UK Predicted Hot and Dry Summer
After two miserable Summers forecasters have predicted a hot summer which will cheer Britain up.
Flood Forecasting Centre Opened
The new Flood Forecating Centre will keep a watch on river levels and use this data to predict weather forecasts.
The Local Government Association, warns of the significant risk of flooding for UK homes
A warning has been issued to the UK Government from the LGA (Local Government Association) regarding the potential risk of flooding for up to 50,000 homes.
Extreme Rain Forecast for UK
Extreme rainfall is likely to occur more frequently according to new research published.
Fire Home Insurance Claims on the Rise
A recently published report has shown that there has been a big increase in home insurance claims for fire damage.
Climate Change Increases Risk of Severe Flooding
Whether you believe that global warming is affecting our planet or not, the facts are clear and sea levels are rising at an alarming rate.
Welsh Businesses and Homes at Risk from Flooding
According to a recent report, only 1 in 4 homes and businesses in Wales at risk from flooding are actually registered with the free emergency flood warning system.
Homes Evacuated Due to Risk of Flooding
Heavy rain last week meant that many people were evacuated from their homes in order to avoid being stranded or caught in the flood water.
The Snow Melts Bringing with it Flooding
The snow melts and creates a car park full of stranded cars.
Storms Bring Flooding to UK
The south coast has been hit by flooding following a storm last week that unleashed heavy rain, strong winds and more snow.
Flood Risk Guidelines Published
Following the flooding that has terrorised the UK over the past couple of years, flood risk guidelines have been published for developers .
Flood Forecasting Centre Planned
The Govenment announces spending to help prevent the massive amounts of flood damage in recent years.
Storm Damage Down Under
Queensland, in Australia, has been battered by fierce storms for over a week, the high winds and flooding which accompanied the storms have caused vast amounts of physical damage to property, flood damage and even has led to two deaths.
Increase in UK Trade Insurance Claims
Recent statistics released by the ABI confirm that times are getting harder for UK businesses as more and more are forced to rely on trade insurance claims
High rates of Vehicle Insurance Claims in South
recent figures reveal suprising facts about the incidence of claims on vehicle insurance in different areas in the UK
Protecting Us From More Flooding
Work is being carried out in the West of England to reduce the flooding that we have witnessed over the past year.
Can anyone smell smoke?
For anyone, learning that your home is on fire is a nightmare. But when that nightmare is a reality, returning to the ruins of your home and sieving through the debris trying to save loved possessions is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences you can go through.
The Clean-up after the Flooding
The rain has subsided enough so that the clean up process can begin, but how long before it starts again?
What Flooding Devastation Looks Like
If you have never experienced a flood and the damage that it can do, then not only are you lucky, but you have also never seen the way that it completely tears through everything in its path.
Flash Flooding Spreads to Scotland
As the flash flooding continues the calls to emergency services ring on and the rain continues to pour.
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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