UK's Flood Insurance Scheme Faces Challenges Amid Climate Change
UK's Flood Insurance Scheme Faces Challenges Amid Climate Change
US · Published Feb 20, 2026
The UK's Flood Re scheme, designed to provide affordable flood insurance, faces challenges due to climate change.
Government investment in flood defenses and homeowner mitigation efforts are crucial for the scheme's success.
Deteriorating flood defenses and increasing climate risks threaten the affordability and availability of flood insurance.
Flood Re aims for affordable flood insurance
The UK's Flood Re scheme, a public-private partnership launched in 2016, aims to ensure affordable flood insurance for properties at high risk of flooding. The scheme is set to end in 2039, assuming flood risks will decrease and insurance pricing will reflect actual risks. Its success depends on government investment in infrastructure to reduce flood risks, homeowner efforts to mitigate damage, and insurers balancing premium increases with affordability.
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