Insurance companies have been given access to Ordnance Survey maps following a new licensing agreement.

Insurance companies have been given access to Ordnance Survey (OS) maps following a new licensing agreement.

Insurers will be given unlimited paper copies for £47.50 per year.

Under the deal, OS maps can be used to illustrate information to clients and colleagues.

Insurers will be able to use the maps to highlight high-risk properties from river networks and contour information.

An OS statement said: "The simpler licensing process can improve customer relations and business-to-business communications."