{"id":806,"date":"2013-04-22T10:43:29","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T10:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canaljunction.com\/news\/?p=806"},"modified":"2013-06-17T14:32:38","modified_gmt":"2013-06-17T14:32:38","slug":"fllod-up-canal-rescues-by-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canaljunction.com\/news\/fllod-up-canal-rescues-by-75\/806","title":{"rendered":"Winter Floods Increase Canal Rescues by 75%"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Heavy winter rains and storms have caused havoc on\u00a0UK\u00a0canals & rivers, sinking boats or leaving them high and dry after the waters subside.<\/p>\n

The \u00a31.9 billion paid out by insurers to people who suffered flood and storm damage following last year\u2019s wet weather is likely to be the tip of the iceberg, according to Stephanie Horton, Managing Director of River Canal Rescue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stephanie says the figure should be higher as the damage and loss to canal and river boats is not included in this figure; it comprises home, business and motor claims.<\/p>\n

River Canal Rescue reports\u00a0it attended 75% more call-outs to emergency situations in the period from October 12 to January 13 and specialist insurers also confirm\u00a0the bad weather caused an increase in claims.<\/p>\n

Stephanie comments: \u201cLast year\u2019s weather caused devastation for those on water as well as land and it\u2019s important their losses are acknowledged.\u00a0 We helped retrieve 45 sunken, partially submerged or grounded vessels, and in some cases these craft are the owners\u2019 home, business and form of transport. Over half of these were insurance claims.\u201d<\/p>\n

Insurers who have not given River Canal Rescue delegated authority to make repairs as part of the claims process spend more on claims settlement due to customers\u2019 having to source repairers themselves and agree quotes.<\/p>\n

Stephanie explains: \u201cInsurers who give us delegated authority save a minimum of 25% on their claims costs.\u00a0 Last year, however, we reduced their bill by 65%.\u00a0 By allowing us to take ownership of the claim, we can quickly source and make repairs, reduce the total loss amount and speed up the process.\u00a0 This results in less hassle for the craft owner.\u201d<\/p>\n

She concludes: \u201cWe\u2019ll never know the true costs incurred as a result of the terrible weather last year, but it is important to prepare for more floods and storms and have support at hand to minimise losses if damage occurs.\u00a0 Even as we approached British summer time this year, the country faced freezing conditions and more weather warnings, which is unheard of towards the end of March.\u201d<\/p>\n

River Canal Rescue issues warnings and reminders for people to check their craft on Facebook and via email alerts to customers. To find out more, visit www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk<\/a> or phone 01785 785680.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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