Igniting the Insurance Industry: Extreme Weather Events Cause Havoc for Insurers

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[jo123]

This is very interesting, especially after the early floods we faced in the UK this year. The UK government has backed an insurance scheme 'Flood Re', to help homes at high risk of flooding. The insurance sector has been slow to recognise events caused by climate change but the trend is showing climate change will be at the front of discussion in this industry.