Storm in a spinning teacup: Butlin's sues Aviva over definition of flooding

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Storm in a spinning teacup: Butlin's sues Aviva over definition of flooding

Butlin’s is suing Aviva over the definition of a storm after serious flooding meant it had to shut its largest resort, which resulted in a bill of £60m. The family-owned chain of holiday resorts has announced that it has brought a legal claim in the London High Court in response to insurers limiting the extent of cover they would provide for damage at a Butlin’s resort in the West Country. The group of insurers, led by Aviva, had told Butlin’s t…