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Markets/Coverages: FloodFlash Offers Parametric Flood Product Across US

FloodFlash announced its expansion to cover all mainland US locations. The sensor-enabled parametric flood insurer provides flood coverage in excess of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) where the private markets are unable to quote, particularly in real estate, sports …

Markets/Coverages: FloodFlash Launches New Parametric Auto Dealer Program

FloodFlash has added a dealer program in its efforts to support more U.S. businesses ahead of a hurricane season that is widely anticipated to be amongst the worst in recent memory. Stored on large, flat areas of often impermeable land, …

Markets/Coverages: Parametric Insurer FloodFlash Adds Business Interruption

Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, FloodFlash, which offers sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance, is launching a product to support business interruption (BI) coverage. U.S. Commercial Director Rich Coyle said his firm created Flood BI because many businesses and public …

Viewpoint: Many Businesses May Be Exposed to Losses From Snow Melt Flooding

Executive summary: Snow melt flooding is an imminent threat in the U.S., but there are steps insurance professionals can take to mitigate their clients’ risk, says Richard Coyle, U.S. commercial director at FloodFlash. Catastrophic flooding is a major problem in …

FloodFlash Partners with EPIC to Provide Flood Insurance in California

Parametric flood insurance company FloodFlash announced new partnerships with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to provide additional flood insurance options to businesses in California. A parametric flood insurance available to the mass market, FloodFlash’s coverage combines IoT sensor technology, computer …

FloodFlash Eyes Parametric Splash in U.S.

Parametric flood insurance is still in its infancy in the United States, but one index-based insurer is preparing to make a splash in five states in early 2023. FloodFlash is set to begin offering parametric coverage for commercial businesses in …

Parametric Insurtech Startup FloodFlash Raises $15M for International Expansion

FloodFlash, the UK parametric insurance technology company that pays catastrophic flood claims within 48 hours, announced a Series A capital raise of $15 million. The round was led by Chicago-based Buoyant Ventures with San Francisco-based fund Munich Re Ventures also …