News articles
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Beat the freeze – ABI urges people to take action to prevent frozen and burst pipes
30/10/2018
After the worst period of burst pipes on record plagued the UK earlier this year, and with the first lot of arctic winds already sweeping across the UK – the Association of British insurers is…
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Beast from the East leads to the worst of the bursts
05/06/2018
Bad weather insurance claims rocket by 290%, in the first quarter as insurers helped customers hit by the Beast from the East. The so-called Beast from the East and Storm Emma that caused widespread…
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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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5,000 on standby for insurers’ winter flooding response
02/12/2016
Insurers have a small army of people ready to go into immediate action in the event of any flooding this winter, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) announced today. Ahead of the anniversary…
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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…