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Flood insurance is often included as a standard part of your home insurance policy and will protect your home and its contents against flood water damage. If you live in a high-risk area, your home insurance provider may use the Flood Re scheme to help cover the cost. Flooding can occur as a result of a river or canal bursting its banks, seawater flooding due to storms or high tides, or heavy rainfall.
Flood cover as part of your buildings insurance will typically cover the costs for:
Keep in mind that high-value items such as jewellery and gadgets need to be listed separately on your contents policy if they are worth more than the single item limit. Single item limits are typically around £1,500
Home insurance policies can vary when it comes to what’s included as standard and you may need to pay extra to include certain levels of cover. Therefore, you may not be covered for the following:
As with any type of insurance policy, the price you pay for flood insurance will depend on a number of different factors. These include:
The quickest and easiest way to find the best level of cover is to shop around and compare quotes.
It’s best to do this as soon as possible.
Take photos or videos of the flood and damage caused and make a note of any details such as the time and date.
It’s important not to move anything until you’re given the go ahead by your insurer.
Your insurance provider may choose to appoint a loss assessor to help decide how much to pay out. Alternatively, you can pay to appoint one yourself.
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Historically, it was often difficult or very expensive to get flood insurance in a high-risk area. However, thanks to the Flood Re scheme, which was set up as a joint initiative by the government and insurance industry in 2016, it’s now much easier and more affordable to buy flood cover.
When you buy a home insurance policy, your insurer can choose to pass on the flood risk element to the Flood Re scheme for a fixed price. Then, if you make a valid claim for flooding, the insurer will pay the claim and will be reimbursed by Flood Re. Because this reduces the insurer’s financial risk, you’ll be able to benefit from cheaper cover.
Yes, you’ll still be able to get cover if your home has flooded in the past, but it’s likely you’ll pay more for your premiums. To ensure you’re getting the best possible deal, always shop around and compare quotes carefully.
Groundwater refers to rainwater that is absorbed by the soil and soaks into the rock below the surface. Once these rocks become saturated they form what’s known as a water table.
After heavy rainfall, the water table will rise and this can prevent sewers and drainage systems from functioning properly, causing groundwater to emerge and cause flooding.
Most home insurance providers won’t cover groundwater flooding, but it’s best to check with your insurer to be sure.
The easiest way to check whether your home is in a flood risk area is to enter your postcode or location into the relevant flood risk map.
Those living in England can also ask the Environmental Agency for additional information on the level of risk in the area where they live.
If you rent your home, your landlord will be responsible for taking out buildings insurance to provide cover for any structural damage to the property you live in. However, if you want to ensure your belongings are protected against flood damage it’s worth taking out your own contents insurance policy.
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your home against flooding:
It’s also worth putting together an emergency kit including emergency phone numbers, batteries, a torch, a first aid kit, toiletries, blankets, non-perishable food and bottled water.