Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

UK · 2026-09-29

1. Step 1 · The triggerRising flood risk increases expected claims and repricing pressure on Aviva's UK home insurance book.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onInsurers restrict or withdraw cover for new-build homes in flood zones, widening the protection gap.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onMortgage lenders refuse finance on uninsurable homes, reducing demand and viability for 115,000 planned properties.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs with assets or operations in flood-prone areas face higher costs, refinancing risk, or asset write-downs as insurance and lending conditions tighten.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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