Ireland Flood Analysis 2025

Flooding is one of the most significant perils risks facing Ireland today, with climate change, rising sea levels, and shifting rainfall patterns increasing the risk of future events. Understanding flood exposure is critical to protect communities, ensure access to insurance, and build long-term resilience.

Join LexisNexis® Risk Solutions experts Shane McCabe and Heikki Vesanto as they present the latest Ireland Flood Analysis, including insights from the Central Bank Flood Protection GAP report, the JBA Flood Risk Matrix, and coastal and climate change risk projections. This session will explore how geospatial intelligence data can help you better assess risk, anticipate future challenges, and make more informed decisions in a changing environment. Whether you are involved in underwriting, pricing, claims, or risk management, this webinar will provide essential knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of flood risk in Ireland.

Webinar Outcomes

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Gain an understanding of the Central Bank Flood Protection GAP report and its implications for insurance accessibility in Ireland.
• Learn how the JBA Flood Risk Matrix combines flood severity and frequency to inform risk assessment.
• Explore the projected impacts of climate change and sea level rise on future flood risk.
• See how geospatial intelligence and building-level insights can improve underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.
• Discover practical approaches to support resilience, customer protection, and regulatory compliance.

Meet the presenters

Shane McCabe – Sales and Partnerships Manager Ireland

20 years experience in the Irish insurance sector with well-established organizations across a variety of roles, within distribution, strategy, and partnerships – University Of Ulster BA hons Business and Marketing, CIP, QFA, RFA, Certificate in Climate Change

Heikki Vesanto – Manager GIS Data Science

15 years working in Geospatial Analytics. 9 years as the LNRS GIS Analytics Manager leading a team of data scientists on statistical modelling, R&D, Geospatial Risk Analysis and building predictive models for Irish and UK customers – University of Helsinki, Masters of Science, Geoinformatics (GIS). University of Glasgow, Master of Arts (Honours), History & Geography

Please note that  CPD is subject to accreditation approval, and will apply to attendees who register and attend the full duration of this presentation.