Storm Babet

Government presses insurers to help Cork businesses after ‘Armageddon’ floods

Ministers contact insurance companies with ‘first message’ of urging them to help business owners impacted by Storm Babet

Clearing up flood damage at Home Store in Midleton, Co Cork. The flood threat in the area is deemed so high as to be an uninsurable risk. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The government is putting increasing pressure on insurance companies to help business owners whose premises were destroyed by floods during Storm Babet, the Business Post has learned.

It comes amid criticism of the industry over the lack of provisions for some homes and businesses in Midleton and other towns, who have been unable to get cover due to persistent flooding in recent years.