Unprecedented levels of flooding in 2000 wreaked havoc across the UK for homeowners and
insurance companies alike, who were caught unawares by the rising water levels. With the
Environment Agency predicting that there would be a tenfold increase in the risk of similar river
and lake flooding incidents over the next century, Norwich Union needed to find a better way
to gain understanding of flooding patterns. Norwich Union wanted to be able to base insurance
quotes on accurate, realistic information, thereby improving insurance premiums for customers and
reducing risk for the organization.
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GIS Weekly Magazine
Susan Smith
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Look for the next issue of GIS Weekly Magazine on May 28, 2012.
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