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Aviva chief warns some English homes could become uninsurable because of flood risk

Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc said England is building homes that could become uninsurable at some point in the future. Her warning, reported by BBC Business, specifically concerned the potential impact of flood risk on the availability of insurance for properties built in England.

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Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc warned that England is building homes that might become uninsurable at some point in the future.

Blanc said the risk was linked to flooding, according to BBC Business. The report did not specify how many homes could be affected or when insurance might become unavailable.

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What alternatives would be available to homeowners if insurance became unavailable?

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30 September 2026 · 02:45 · 1 sources

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BBC Business — Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk