It is understood that the residents of Northampton are being instructed by legal firm Shoosmiths, backed by their local MP, Tony Clark (MP Northampton South).
It is understood Defra will make a formal announcement next week on its position.
This follows last week's Insurance Times article which stated that the Treasury, ABI, Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and various interested parties has discuss the idea of a flood mutual, similar to Pool Re, in the past few months.
Discussions are now taking place as to whether flood risk homeowners should be included in the proposed Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
