A home insurance provider has revealed how it is coping with the flash floods and home wrecking winds this month.

The group stated that it has briefed its own emergency teams to assist customers who have suffered damage to their properties due to the worsening winter weather.

Extra staff have also been called in to allow the firm to cope with the expected rise in the number of claims from policyholders.

Five official flood warnings are currently in force for various areas in the UK, with the weather expected to worsen again later in the week.

Andrew Lowe, head of home insurance at the provider, said: “We're keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts across the UK, so that we can be ready to assist any customers who may need our help.

“We hope the situation improves, but if it does not we are fully prepared to take further measures to help those customers who may be affected.”