Flooding
Industry searches for SME flood insurance solution
Biba investigating scheme to help small businesses in flood-prone areas
Ups and downs, ins and outs
The weather had a sting in the tail for insurance in 2015 and the EU referendum may be the biggest storm on the horizon in 2016, says Paul Upton
Biba seeks to develop SME flooding solution
Association working on a solution for affordable flood insurance for businesses excluded from Flood Re.
Deloitte predicts 108% industry ratio for personal home insurance
Advisory firm expects first industry loss since 2007.
Flooding costs could push industry COR above 100%, says Fitch
Specialists say impact is unlikely to affect the ratings of insurers.
Cost of December storms could breach £3bn
PwC estimates that costs of storms Eva, Desmond and Frank could top £3bn as flooding impacts SME businesses.
Surge in claims after Storm Desmond
Local brokers expect number of claims to rise further when people are able to return to their properties.
Brokers respond to Storm Desmond
Brokers broadly positive on insurer claims service although issues remain.
Biba advisory board chair calls for guarantees around Flood Re exclusions
Tim Ryan says government must seize opportunity to find cover for excluded groups.
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
British public unwilling to pay for flood protection, survey says
PwC finds that more than 25% of Brits are not sure whether they have flood cover.
Hiscox boss calls for Flood Re changes
Masojada backing Earl of Lytton's proposed amendments to Flood Re legislation.
Aviva's Wilson warns against complacency
Group CEO insists the insurer "still has issues to address".
Record rainfall puts focus on Flood Re
Wet winter leads industry to question Flood Re’s exclusion of band H houses and SME businesses
Deloitte: Q4 weather damage claims highest for a decade
Almost 200,000 claims were made during the quarter, more than double that of Q4 2012.
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.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.
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
AA figures show home insurance premiums continue to fall
Premiums still tumbling despite recent flooding.
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.
Government excludes SMEs from Flood Re
SMEs and charities will not be covered under legislation.