The Summer Floods 2007: 0ne year on

Last summer was the wettest since records began. During June and July, insurers:

- dealt with four years’ worth of claims;
- handled 180,000 claims for flood-damaged homes, businesses and vehicles;
- arranged temporary accomodation for over 17,000 policyholders;
- paid out £3 billion in claims.

The Summer Floods 2007:Summer Floods 2007. one year on and beyond sets out how the insurance industry responded to the largest natural disaster yet in UK, and what action is now needed to manage the increasing risk of flooding

Survey of public attitudes towards flooding. Carried out on behalf of the ABI by Populus to mark the first year anniversary of the 2007 summer floods, this highlights widespread concern on the flood risk, and that not enough is being done to manage and reduce it.

Responding to major floods: What to expect from your home insurer. This explains what you can expect and when from your home insurance company when a major flood occurs. It will guide you through every stage of the process.What Happens Now?.

A guide to home insurance. This will help you to make sure that your home and your possessions are adequately insured, and explains what buildings and contents insurance covers.