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Tighter Construction Rules Would Help Minimize U.K.’s Flood Damage: Report

Tighter construction restrictions and incentives to build outside flood-prone areas would minimize damage to the U.K. economy from heavy rain and rising water levels, according to the Centre for Economic Performance. Thousands of families across northern England and Scotland have …

Flood Claims to Hit U.K. Insurers’ 2015 Earnings: A.M. Best

Flooding in the final month of 2015 will put pressure on the earnings of U.K. property insurers, according to a briefing published by A.M. Best. Initial estimates of combined insured losses from Storm Desmond, which hit the United Kingdom on …