Most flood damage claims accepted but fears for renewal cover

A solicitor offering his services free to flood victims in a Cork town said almost all claims for liability have been accepted by insurance companies.

However, Micheál O’Dowd of O’Hanlon & O’Dowd said one particular client in Glanmire had been refused flood insurance on a renewal policy.

The policy on the family home was due to expire this weekend but the insurance company advised flood cover would not be included in the renewal proposal.