News articles
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Don’t get caught out by festive flooding: Insurers stand ready throughout the Christmas period
19/12/2017
People living and working in flood risk areas are being reassured that insurers will be ready to respond to any flooding that takes place during the Christmas period. It is only two years since…
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ABI issues advice on Storm Doris
23/02/2017
With Storm Doris buffeting much of the UK, the Association of British Insurers advises anyone who has suffered property damage: Do not put yourself at risk, for example climbing up to check any…
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Flood advice for homeowners and businesses from the ABI
22/11/2016
The ABI advises anyone who has suffered damage caused by the floods and high winds sweeping much of the UK to contact their home or commercial insurer as soon as possible. They will have 24-hour…
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Insurers play a crucial role in helping flooded communities recover
02/11/2016
Responding to the EFRA select committee report into future flood prevention, Head of Property at the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Mark Shepherd, said: “Making the country more…
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Heavy rain in London and the South East Flood advice from the ABI
23/06/2016
The ABI advises anyone who has suffered flood damage to contact their home insurer as soon as possible. Most will have 24-hour emergency helplines, which can give advice on what to do and arrange repairs as quickly as possible.
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90 of insurance claims now fully or partly settled after Decembers storms
15/06/2016
New figures show progress for commercial and domestic customers
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ABI Flooding investment should not be a sticking plaster in an emergency
09/06/2016
ABI responds to report from the Environmental Audit Committee on Flooding Cooperation across Government.
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Insurers report good progress repairing properties after Decembers floods
25/05/2016
The number of insurance claims for flooded homes and businesses made in the wake of December’s storms has climbed to more than 15,000 with 85% of these either fully or partly paid out so far, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said today.