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What's new at PrevisicoPrevisico hosts evening of world experts to discuss how the latest forecasting technologies can build resilience to floods and storms
Background 2010-19 has been the most expensive decade for natural hazards. With economic losses of $3trillion (up from $1.8trillion the previous decade), and insured losses of $840billion, climate change and flooding are not issues that are going away any time soon....
New forecasting technology can reduce claims costs
How flood prevention technology can impact claims management Late last year, Boris Johnson discovered the consequences of flooding after he was harangued for his response to flooding in South Yorkshire. These events and the warnings that followed reflected the growing...
Registration opens for Previsico’s Forecasting for Resilience event 11th Feb
Register now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-resilience-to-floods-and-storms-with-new-forecasting-technologies-tickets-88518303629 and enjoy an evening of talks on the latest forecasting technologies followed by networking, beers and pizza sponsored by IBM...
Previsico’s nationwide forecasts accurately map out flood devastation as COBRA meeting called
Previsico's nationwide forecasts accurately map out flood devastation as COBRA meeting called As the prime minister chairs a meeting of the government's emergency committee in response to floods in northern England, Previsico work tirelessly to provide actionable...
Previsico launch beta flood visualisation tool
Ahead of our upcoming UK-wide launch of FloodMap Live, we are thrilled to be unveiling our new visualisation tool. Building on our prototype developed at Loughborough University in 2018, the new tool allows users to view real-time surface water flood forecast...
Previsico in Intelligent Insurer HOT list of 100 Insuretechs
Following on from the successful pilots of Previsico's flood forecasting technology with the Cabinet Office and its launch into to the insurance industry, Previsico has been listed in Intelligent Insurer #InsurTech Hot 100. The prestigious list includes exciting...
The face of flood modelling is changing
In his recent article in Insurance Day, our CEO Jonathan Jackson explained how Governments and insurers are increasingly turning to live flood forecasting, as traditional flood models struggle to accommodate the impact of climate change and urbanisation on flood...
Maddy and Harry both embark on Master’s degrees following internships
As part of Previsico’ close relationship with the University of Loughborough, internships can be offered to interested students aiming to get valuable work experience in the field of GIS and environmental applications. During July and August, Harry Oldknow, an...
Actionable Flood Warnings for Africa at Insurance 3.0
Last week, our CEO Jonathan Jackson presented at the world's largest one day InsurTech event Insurance 3.0, on the topic of Actionable Flood Warnings in Africa. Flooding is increasingly a global issue, with climate change ensuring that it affects all corners of the...
Previsico make waves at Flood Expo
Previsico exhibited at the world’s leading flood expo and conference at the NEC, Birmingham on 11th and 12th September, where the most innovative companies from all areas of the flooding industry were invited to learn and share ideas. Not only did Previsico host a...
Previsico closes investment round
Last month, Previsico announced the news that we’ve raised a seed funding round to accelerate our nationwide and international roll-out. You can read the full press release below. A huge thank-you to everyone involved. PRESS RELEASE InsurTech Previsico launches flash...
Previsico interns Maddy and Harry both begin Master’s courses
Maddy and Harry
Matthew Farnham latest to join Previsico as a Flood Modeller
We’re excited to announce that Matthew Farnham has joined the Previsico team as the new Flood Modeller. Matthew Farnham, who previously studied Physical Geography at Aberystwyth University and has since gained valuable experience working in the field of GIS and flood...
FloodMap Live wins commercialisation award
Previsico's FloodMap Live technology has won the 'Commercial Potential' award at Loughborough University’s bi-annual Enterprise Awards during a ceremony at LUSEP, the University’s Science and Enterprise Park. Drawing on almost 20 years’ research, FloodMap...
Avinoam to speak at Instech claims innovation event
Dr Avinoam Baruch will be a speaker at Instech London’s upcoming event: ‘A Review of Claims Innovation In 2019 – Who Is Succeeding And Why?’ on 5th March, 2019. The management of insurance claims continues to be painful for customers - both retail and corporate. Well...