LSE British Politics and Policy Blog, 20 September 2013 Read more

LSE British Politics and Policy Blog, 20 September 2013 Read more
Flooding is the biggest natural disaster risk in England. Flood risk is expected to increase due to climate change and continued development of floodplains for residential and commercial property, which increases the exposure of homes and businesses. Addressing the causes and consequences of flooding is very important and we welcome the recent efforts by the Government and the insurance industry to reform the approach to flood insurance in England. Read more
Working Paper 119 Abstract Risk transfer, including insurance, is widely recognised as a tool for increasing financial resilience to severe... Read more
Abstract Managing risks from extreme events will be a crucial component of climate change adaptation. In this study, we demonstrate... Read more