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Catalyst provides a value added service in the management of insurance claims in order to facilitate speedy and satisfactory outcomes for all stakeholders.

04/09/2026

The world has entered a danger zone of extreme weather, warns the United Nations.

It says it’s because of the natural weather event, El Nino, and climate change. The UK won’t be protected, with forecasters warning of storms and floods.

Here at Catalyst, we’re already preparing for the worst, on behalf of our insurance clients and claims customers.

Not building flood defences, but recruiting more experienced claims and technical experts.

Read our article about how extreme weather is increasing claims risks – and the impact of weather whiplash.

https://catalystservicesuk.com/from-subsidence-to-flash-flooding-why-insurers-are-preparing-for-weather-whiplash/

28/08/2026

Sharing knowledge is important to us here at Catalyst. Which is why we’ve upgraded our resources hub to make it much easier to use. Please take a look and you’ll quickly find:

👷 Service guides
🖼️ Handy illustrations
🏚️ Technical videos
🛠️ A technical glossary

We plan to add more content over the coming weeks. If you have ideas for resources you think we should include, let us know.

View our new Catalyst Resources Hub.

https://catalystservicesuk.com/resources/

27/08/2026

Caught in a downpour. A morning commuting along flooded roads. The weather has taken a turn, hasn’t it?

It may be the early signs of a weather whiplash. Climate change making weather flip from one extreme to another through the seasons.

It’s a trend that with profound implications for property owners and insurance claims. How do we cope in a country lashed by a cycle of subsidence surges and floods?

Read our article to see Catalyst’s perspective.

https://catalystservicesuk.com/from-subsidence-to-flash-flooding-why-insurers-are-preparing-for-weather-whiplash/

25/08/2026

From flash drought to flash flood. Beware the weather whiplash.
The language of claims risk is changing. Just as quickly as global warming is changing our climate.
Now forecasters warn El Nino, something happening on the other side of the planet, will bring us storms and torrential rain this winter.
How will this impact insurance claims for subsidence, drainage and flood risks in the 12 months ahead?
In our latest article, Catalyst experts explore future scenarios and how they are planning to respond to them.
https://catalystservicesuk.com/from-subsidence-to-flash-flooding-why-insurers-are-preparing-for-weather-whiplash/

21/08/2026

From no rain to far too much rain.

The Met Office is warning a climate impact triggered on the other side of the planet is greatly increasing the risk of floods in the UK this autumn.

El Nino, located in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to be the strongest in living memory.

It has the power to influence weather in different ways around the world. For the UK this autumn, that is likely to means more rain and more storms.

It also points to us being in the grip of a weather whiplash – extreme switches in weather presenting new challenges for insurance claims.

☀️ Summer drought – causing a subsidence surge
🌨️ Autumn storms – triggering floods
🏚️ Next summer, more dry weather – another subsidence surge

Here at Catalyst, we’re preparing for the whatever comes:

🤝 We’re recruiting more claims handlers
💰 We’re investing in our data technology
👷 And we’re expanding our field operations teams

If you want to be ready too, talk to us: 0333 004 8008.

19/08/2026

Expertise is essential.

Sticking to a challenging task while caring for the customer’s needs are also vital elements of Catalyst’s customer service.

We’re pleased Stacey felt fully supported while we resolved her insurance claim. From the first call to job completion.

It’s an approach we strive for in all the services we deliver:

🛠️ Drainage investigation, repair and rehabilitation
🔎 Off-mains drainage investigation, repair and installation
💦 Water supply pipe investigation, repair and replacement
🏚️ Subsidence investigation, monitoring and remediation

17/08/2026

All change! Possibly…🌨️

It’s about to rain in some parts of the country that haven’t seen anything but ☀️ blazing sunshine for weeks.

That doesn’t mean we’ll soon be armpit deep in water. Though experience tells us that is not impossible.

But it does mean care and maintenance of drainage systems will become a priority.

Whether you’re an insurance professional or property owner, read our drainage services page to refresh your memory about what this means.

🛠️ Be alert to drainage pipe blockages and other maintenance issues, like cracks and collapses.

🍂 These and other faults could cause problems as we head into autumn.

You don’t want to fall out of the frying pan into the flood!

https://catalystservicesuk.com/service/drains/

13/08/2026

The flash droughts the UK is experiencing this summer are storing up a triple whammy of possibly serious problems for property owners.

1. The drying and hardening of ground adds to the risk of flash floods when torrential rain returns, putting homes and businesses at risk.
2. Then ground movement, especially in clay regions, as soils fill up with water again, can damage drainage and water pipes, triggering more flood risks, property damage, and sewage contamination.
3. Thirdly, this soil drying and wetting cycle can undermine foundations, causing subsidence.

These are risks Catalyst’s claims handlers know all to well, as they support insurance clients and policyholders.

It’s important to know what might be ahead. So take a look at our Subsidence Service Guides. There are three of them. It’s a big and complicated topic.

https://catalystservicesuk.com/service-guides/subsidence-service-guide-part-1/

11/08/2026

Representative body Water UK said today water companies are slashing water main leaks.

To the point where the UK now loses less water from water main bursts than France.

Sounds good – but water leaks remain a common feature of home insurance claims.

And this summer’s heat wave is likely to result in a spike in claims over the coming months.

☀️ What is being called a series of flash droughts is severely drying soils.
🌨️ These soils will be refilled with water again over the winter.
💦 This will cause water supply pipes to flex, break, and leak.

Catalyst is across this – providing water leak investigation and supply pipe repair/replacement services for insurance claims across the UK.

We’ve reviewed and improved our water supply pipe service page to better explain how we help insurance clients and their claims customers.

Take a look here:
https://catalystservicesuk.com/service/water-supply-pipe-services/

06/08/2026

Remember this?

Well, torrential, thundery rain has returned to some parts of the UK, mostly in the north.

But weather experts say dry conditions and above-average temperatures are likely to continue into September.

It’s a sign that climate change may be imposing cycles of summer drought and winter floods on the UK.

Our latest report explains how this trend could impact insurance claims for belowground services – drainage and water supply – and subsidence.

And how Catalyst is working with others to help insurance clients and policyholders respond to these risks.

Read our article.

https://catalystservicesuk.com/how-climate-change-is-impacting-insurance-claims/

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