February 26, 2025
NormanMax Insurance Holdings, the Miami-based provider of parametric re/insurance solutions, has agreed to acquire FloodFlash, the parametric flood managing general agent, subject to regulatory approval. London-headquartered FloodFlash will continue to operate as an MGA and Lloyd’s coverholder, and the FloodFlash …
August 8, 2024
Increased flooding in Britain from overflowing rivers and blocked drains is leading insurers to pull back from offering cover, particularly for commercial properties and residential landlords, industry representatives say. London was among British cities hit by flash floods last week …
June 24, 2024
FloodFlash announced its expansion to cover all mainland US locations. The sensor-enabled parametric flood insurer provides flood coverage in excess of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) where the private markets are unable to quote, particularly in real estate, sports …
May 10, 2024
FloodFlash has added a dealer program in its efforts to support more U.S. businesses ahead of a hurricane season that is widely anticipated to be amongst the worst in recent memory. Stored on large, flat areas of often impermeable land, …
April 15, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, FloodFlash, which offers sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance, is launching a product to support business interruption (BI) coverage. U.S. Commercial Director Rich Coyle said his firm created Flood BI because many businesses and public …
April 3, 2024
Executive summary: Snow melt flooding is an imminent threat in the U.S., but there are steps insurance professionals can take to mitigate their clients’ risk, says Richard Coyle, U.S. commercial director at FloodFlash. Catastrophic flooding is a major problem in …
June 20, 2023
Parametric flood insurance company FloodFlash announced new partnerships with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to provide additional flood insurance options to businesses in California. A parametric flood insurance available to the mass market, FloodFlash’s coverage combines IoT sensor technology, computer …
December 6, 2022
Parametric flood insurance is still in its infancy in the United States, but one index-based insurer is preparing to make a splash in five states in early 2023. FloodFlash is set to begin offering parametric coverage for commercial businesses in …
February 11, 2022
FloodFlash, the UK parametric insurance technology company that pays catastrophic flood claims within 48 hours, announced a Series A capital raise of $15 million. The round was led by Chicago-based Buoyant Ventures with San Francisco-based fund Munich Re Ventures also …