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How the Climate Crisis is Impacting the UK Property Insurance Market
How the Climate Crisis is Impacting the UK Property Insurance Market in 2023-2024 The UK property insurance market is increasingly being reshaped by the climate crisis, with extreme weather events such as storms and flooding becoming more frequent and costly. Recent data from 2023 and 2024 highlights the financial strain on insurers and property owners alike, driven by more severe storms, heavy rainfall, and unpredictable weather patterns. Rising Claims Due to Extreme Weather In 2023, UK insurers faced record-breaking claims from weather-related damage. Storm Babet, which struck in October 2023, was one of the most destructive, causing extensive flooding and contributing to a surge in claims. The overall average cost per weather-related claim increased by 73% between 2018 and 2023, reaching a high of £143,178 per claim. This is largely attributed to more intense storms and heavier rainfall, exacerbated by climate change Home | ABI Imperial College London. Get [...]