Written questions

Floods: Home Insurance

2026-07-01 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 15506 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she expects insurers to pass on the full reduction in Flood Re contents-only premiums to consumers.

Answer

On 1 July 2026 this Government announced reforms to ensure Flood Re remains fair, sustainable and focused on supporting the lower and average-income households who need it most. Without reform, rising claims and reinsurance costs would place increasing pr...