Insurer denies claim for storm damage due to wind speed threshold

Dennis Iliffe's insurance claim for damage from Storm Darragh was denied because wind speeds in Kidderminster were recorded at 53 mph, just 2 mph below the 55 mph threshold for a storm. Iliffe has incurred £500 in repair costs for his aerial and chimney. He expressed disbelief at the insurer's decision, noting that several neighbors also experienced property damage. The Association of British Insurers defines a storm as winds of at least 55 mph. Iliffe criticized the insurance process, questioning the criteria for coverage.