After the storms
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1603) 23 January 2016, 70-72(3)Publication details: 2016Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the changing landscape of flood insurance with the appearance of Flood Re which will launch in April 2016. Flood Re's purpose is to promote the availability and affordability of flood insurance and is funded by a levy on insurance companies. Points out the limitations of this joint industry/government sponsored scheme and the fact that it offers a valuable safety net of accessible and affordable insurance to only a restricted basket of residential properties. Further mentions the fact that each insurer will decide will decide whether a property is at unacceptable risk for normal cover and rates with some having more sophisticated information than others to do this.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L159106 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 159106-1001 |
Highlights the changing landscape of flood insurance with the appearance of Flood Re which will launch in April 2016. Flood Re's purpose is to promote the availability and affordability of flood insurance and is funded by a levy on insurance companies. Points out the limitations of this joint industry/government sponsored scheme and the fact that it offers a valuable safety net of accessible and affordable insurance to only a restricted basket of residential properties. Further mentions the fact that each insurer will decide will decide whether a property is at unacceptable risk for normal cover and rates with some having more sophisticated information than others to do this.