Aviva Boss Warns New UK Homes May Become Uninsurable

Amanda Blanc, chief executive of insurer Aviva, warned that new homes being built in flood-risk areas in England could become uninsurable in the future. She said the flooding threat is "absolutely increasing" and cautioned ministers against "kite flying" ahead of the budget.

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Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

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Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

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Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss

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