Weather-related insurance claims from UK homes and businesses top £1bn for first time

Michael Holder
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Succession of storms drove value of damage claims last year to record levels, as insurers grapple with worsening climate impacts

Insurance claims from UK homes and businesses saw a sharp rise last year thanks in large part to weather-related damages caused by a succession of storms, underscoring the growing challenges faced by British...

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