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flag AA Insurance pauses new home and landlord policies in flood-prone Westport area due to climate risks.

flag AA Insurance has temporarily stopped offering new home and landlord insurance in Westport and surrounding areas within the 7825 postcode due to rising flood risks, citing climate-related hazards and repeated flooding, including a 2021 event that left over 100 homes uninhabitable. flag The move affects new policies only, with existing coverage and a transfer option for property sales preserved. flag Local efforts, including the 'Resilient Westport' project with new stopbanks and potential relocation, aim to improve safety and insurer confidence. flag Experts warn that flood defenses may encourage risky development and stress the need for transparency, national planning, and managed adaptation to avoid future financial burdens.

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