New research has suggested that higher than expected subsidence levels in certain areas of New Orleans could have contributed to the collapse of the levee system when Katrina hit last year, according to a report by the BBC.
The study, which was compiled by the University of Miami, is based on satellite data compiled between 2002 and 2005 which show that New Orleans has been sinking quicker than previously thought.
The report recommends that certain low level sectors of New Orleans prove too much of a risk to warrant rebuilding, stating that some areas are sinking by over an inch a year and furthermore that one particular levee has sunk over 3 ft in the thirty years since it was constructed.
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.
