Aviva expands flood insurance access to 13,000 Irish homes
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Aviva Insurance Ireland now offers home insurance to an additional 13,000 homes in Ireland that are at risk of flooding.
The insurer broadened its coverage after updating its flood exposure assessments and risk analyses. This change allows more households in flood-prone areas to qualify for policies as concerns about severe weather increase. A recent survey by Aviva revealed that 62% of Irish homeowners worry their property could be damaged by extreme weather, and 10% have already experienced flood damage.
Storms also caused problems for 24% of homeowners, with damage reported to roofs, gutters, fences, and from fallen trees. Homeowners generally support stricter building regulations in vulnerable areas, with 58% believing homes should only be built in flood-prone locations if strong flood defenses are already in place. However, Aviva found that 46% of homeowners have not taken any steps to protect their properties from extreme weather.
Aviva linked the expansion of coverage to revised flood mapping and improved risk assessment, stating that investment in flood protection measures and collaboration between stakeholders made this possible. The company also supports the Irish Government’s Flood Insurance Working Group, which aims to strengthen flood resilience and improve insurance access for homeowners.
