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Low-lying homes uninsurable

Series: Guardian ; 14 October 2000, 8(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warns in a report that insurance companies may have to increase flood insurance premiums, or refuse insurance on low-lying homes because of global warming. The report discusses areas of the UK most at risk from flooding. Further information available at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood/index.htm; www.environment-agency.gov.uk/gui/flooding/flood.htm; www.abi.org.uk

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warns in a report that insurance companies may have to increase flood insurance premiums, or refuse insurance on low-lying homes because of global warming. The report discusses areas of the UK most at risk from flooding. Further information available at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood/index.htm; www.environment-agency.gov.uk/gui/flooding/flood.htm; www.abi.org.uk