UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
UK insurance companies are reporting a surge in subsidence claims following the hottest summer on record. Experts warn that climate change is increasing the risk to older properties as dry soil causes foundation instability.
Why it matters
Rising subsidence claims represent a significant financial risk for homeowners and insurers, exacerbated by the accelerating climate crisis.
A cottage affected by subsidence in Shropshire. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford to the Wash. A cottage affected by subsidence in Shropshire. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford to the Wash. Insurance industry UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record Insurers in England and Wales tell of busy August with one reporting near-140% jump in claims
Prefer the Guardian on Google UK insurers are experiencing a surge in the number of homeowners making claims for subsidence after the hottest summer on record , with Hastings Direct reporting a near 140% jump to an all-time high for August.
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