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Flood insurance in England – An assessment of the current and newly proposed insurance scheme in the context of rising flood risk

a research article by Swenja Surminski, Jillian Eldridge 18 November, 2014

By applying our analytical framework we find an absence of formal incentive mechanisms for risk reduction in the existing and proposed Flood Re scheme. We identify the barriers for applying insurance to risk reduction and point to some possible modifications in the Flood Re proposal to deliver a greater link between risk transfer and risk reduction. read more »


Managing flood risk: Why flood insurance needs to send the right signals

Managing flood risk: Why flood insurance needs to send the right signals

a commentary by Swenja Surminski 14 February, 2014

Anticipatory action and preparedness is much more economic than providing disaster aid. However, there have recently been many missed opportunities to put sensible long-term risk management in response to climate … read more »


Flood insurance schemes and climate adaptation in developing countries

Flood insurance schemes and climate adaptation in developing countries

a research article by Swenja Surminski 21 October, 2013

Risk transfer, including insurance, is widely recognized as a tool for increasing financial resilience to severe weather events such as floods. The application of this mechanism varies widely across … read more »



Do flood insurance schemes in developing countries provide incentives to reduce physical risks?

Do flood insurance schemes in developing countries provide incentives to reduce physical risks?

a working paper by Swenja Surminski 1 July, 2013

Risk transfer, including insurance, is widely recognised as a tool for increasing financial resilience to severe weather events, such as floods. The application of this mechanism … read more »