BlueOrchard-managed private equity fund invests in flood forecasting leader Previsico
The InsuResilience Investment Fund Private Equity II managed by BlueOrchard Finance Limited has completed a strategic growth investment in Previsico.
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Assessing the July 2025 New York and New Jersey floods: Previsico’s post-event insights
A powerful storm on July 14–15, 2025, brought flash flooding to parts of New York, New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania. Following the flood event, Previsico carried out a bespoke retrospective analysis known as an Instacast on Demand, a tailored review of a flood event.
Flash flooding crisis hits New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Severe storms struck the mid‑Atlantic and Northeast on Monday night, July 14 into early Tuesday, unleashing flash flooding across parts of New York, New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, causing two people to lose their lives.
Tragic Texas flooding highlights the critical need for early alert systems
The fatal flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River which runs from central Texas to San Antonio Bay, have raised questions over the state’s extreme weather warning systems.
Previsico calls for accelerated flood risk collaboration at London Climate Action Week
London Climate Action Week (LCAW), now in its 7th year, has transformed the city into Europe’s most vibrant spotlight for climate leadership.
Recent thunderstorms cause significant flooding across Kent
Last week in Kent, storms caused flash flooding across the county leading to schools evacuating students, hospitals diverting patients and 21 people forced to move into temporary accommodation.
Emma Hardy pushes forward new flood defence plans, but not all councils are aligned
Floods Minister has introduced a fresh set of proposals aimed at accelerating the rollout of flood protection schemes across both urban centres and rural communities, offering vital safeguards for thousands of homes and businesses.
Previsico selected for the Tech Transit Lab by MTA and PANYNJ to demonstrate real-time flood forecasting solutions in New York
The Transit Tech Lab, a public-private initiative created by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership Fund for New York City, which accelerates innovation in public transportation.
Key insights from our climate change panel – the next big wave
Previsico’s recently hosted The next big wave: tackling flood risks in the age of climate change, an event which explored how climate change is reshaping our world, and what we can do about it.
Previsico survey reveals fewer than 30% of UK businesses are prepared for increasing flood impacts due to climate change
The report is a comprehensive review of businesses and organisations’ attitudes to flood risk conducted by Previsico, in partnership with Airmic is out now!
Flood warnings miss the mark as most of London avoids extreme weather
Flash flood warnings hit London, but only isolated parts saw severe impacts, highlighting how advanced forecasts helped target alerts more precisely than weather warnings.
School in the UK struggling to recover from 2024 flooding
A Gloucestershire school hit by 2024’s flooding is still relying on temporary classrooms months later, a reminder of how flood damage can disrupt education long after the water recedes and why early warning systems matter for public institutions.
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