Flood Re
In-depth: Keeping it personal
The highly competitive personal lines space is no stranger to change. With further developments in technology and regulation, we examine the issues brokers and insurers are facing and what the opportunities are
Industry searches for SME flood insurance solution
Biba investigating scheme to help small businesses in flood-prone areas
Home premiums up for the first time since 2011
AA Index states IPT hike led to small rate increases in the last quarter of 2015.
Biba seeks to develop SME flooding solution
Association working on a solution for affordable flood insurance for businesses excluded from Flood Re.
ABI's Huw Evans focuses on sustainable development after floods
The director general also says the FCA faces big questions in 2016.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Flooding costs could push industry COR above 100%, says Fitch
Specialists say impact is unlikely to affect the ratings of insurers.
European Commission approves Flood Re
Scheme is one step closer to reality after the Commission decided it is compatible with EU state aid rules.
Flood Re: Band H homes to be included
Defra confirms that band H properties are to be included in government flood insurance scheme.
Broker Expo 2014: Biba prepares for the challenges of 2015
Organisation will launch its manifesto for the new year at the Houses of Parliament.
Biba advisory board chair calls for guarantees around Flood Re exclusions
Tim Ryan says government must seize opportunity to find cover for excluded groups.
ABI says current Flood Re financial management rules 'unworkable'
Trade body calls for issues to be fixed during consultation phase.
Flood Re appoints Paymentshield's McCafferty as CEO
New recruit takes over from Tom Woolgrove.
ABI calls on Environment Secretary to include band H in Flood Re
Trade body writes to Owen Paterson setting out its position.
Before the Flood Re
The recent floods may not have been as catastrophic as predicted, but they highlighted some potential problems for Flood Re that need attention, says Tony Cornell
Hiscox boss calls for Flood Re changes
Masojada backing Earl of Lytton's proposed amendments to Flood Re legislation.
What the Papers Say – March 2014
Jennifer Thomas, head of financial communications, Direct Line Group, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Record rainfall puts focus on Flood Re
Wet winter leads industry to question Flood Re’s exclusion of band H houses and SME businesses
Biba welcomes suggestion of council tax band H being included in Flood Re
Insurance Age understands the government has been running the rule over including this tax band.
Masojada: Hiscox can afford "sizeable" UK retail investment
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada states insurer is capable of investment.
Axa's Williams hopes meeting provides "greater insight" into flood claims
Government hosts meeting with insurance leaders to discuss how the industry is helping people affected by the floods.
In-depth: After the floods
After another bout of storms, the insurance industry is facing up to the possibility that they will have to deal with increasing numbers of major weather events. Andrew Pearce reports
Flood Re reportedly in danger of missing 2015 launch date
Flood Re negotiations described as "painfully slow".
Biba calls for small business Flood Re inclusion
Statement of Principles replacement also excludes council tax band H properties.