What can I expect from my insurer after a major flood?

[Legal Beagles]

The ABI is reassuring homeowners and businesses hit by Storm Desmond that insurers are doing everything possible to help them recover. Extreme heavy rain over the weekend sees thousands without power and forces many families out of their homes. Our Get Ready for Winter partner, ABI (Association of British Insurers) are reassuring people that insurance…
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[Kati]

Re: What can I expect from my insurer after a major flood?

Flooding brings misery to homeowners and businesses, which is why insurers are pulling out all the stops to help their customers recover as soon as possible. While it too early to say what the cost of the flooding will be, insurers are geared up for events like this and have mobilised their contingency plans to help customers through this stressful time.

"While it will take time for badly flooded properties to fully dry out, insurers will arrange temporary alternative accommodation while properties are uninhabitable.

sounds too close to home looking at this pic (just 15 miles from me) :sad: ...the river rose by 10ft there in 4hrs!!

[Kati]

Re: What can I expect from my insurer after a major flood?

'twas a bit deep ... that bridge is usually 15+ ft above the water level :sad:

There's a FORD under there!!

[Amethyst]

Re: What can I expect from my insurer after a major flood?

I'm glad I live on a hill.