The Rain Garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival

[Scroll down for full plant list] The Rain Garden, sponsored by Flood Re, has been created by John Howlett, a television and theatre director for 15 years who decided to follow his passion for garden design in 2023 and graduated with a

Flood Re launches Academy as part of market education drive 

Flood Re has launched a dedicated, online, e-learning platform providing free training on the Flood Re Scheme and the Build Back Better initiative. The move is part of Flood Re’s strategic focus on spreading awareness and understanding of the Scheme and how

Flood Re completes successful debut ILS catastrophe bond placement

Flood Re, the UK government-backed insurance industry-funded scheme aimed at improving the availability and affordability of flood insurance, has announced the successful completion of its debut catastrophe bond, Vision 2039 – Series 2025-1. The transaction marks Flood Re’s entry into the catastrophe

Flood Re announces Perry Thomas as new CEO

Flood Re, the UK’s leading reinsurance scheme aimed at improving the availability and affordability of flood insurance, has announced the appointment of Perry Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, subject to regulatory approvals. Perry will succeed Stuart Logue, who

Flood defences are the first line of protection against climate change in the UK.

New report finds flood defences save UK households £1.15 billion in damages each year. As the Government is considering it long term spending plans, new research shows that flood defences prevent £1.15 billion in flood-related damage to UK homes each year. The analysis from Fathom, a

Brokers embrace Build Back Better and Property Flood Resilience

Understanding Property Flood Resilience (PFR) and Build Back Better are high on broker’s agendas according to feedback from the almost 800 brokers attending BIBA’s recent Tour of the Regions this autumn.  Brokers in attendance also expressed interest in the potential benefits that the