Living on the Costa Blanca means enjoying plenty of sunshine throughout the year. However, it also means dealing with periods of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and severe storms, particularly during autumn.
In Jávea, Moraira and the rest of the Marina Alta, these events can cause significant damage. Homes, garages, gardens, vehicles and businesses can all suffer.
When this happens, one of the first questions is: who is responsible for covering the damage?
Understanding adverse weather insurance on the Costa Blanca is especially important for residents who have moved to Spain from the UK or elsewhere in Europe.
Spain has a system that may be unfamiliar to many foreign residents: the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros, also known as the Insurance Compensation Consortium (CCS).
Does the Insurance Compensation Consortium Cover All Weather-Related Damage?
No. This is one of the most common misunderstandings.
Your home insurance may cover certain damage caused by rain, wind, hail and other weather events. However, this depends on the cover, limits and conditions included in your policy.
Spanish legislation classifies certain events as extraordinary risks. When one of these events causes damage, the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros may be responsible for compensation.
Natural events covered by the Consortium include:
- Extraordinary flooding.
- Unusual coastal flooding or sea surges.
- Tornadoes.
- Extraordinary winds with gusts exceeding 120 km/h.
- Earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Volcanic eruptions.
- Meteorite impacts.
Therefore, the Consortium does not automatically handle every episode of heavy rain or strong wind.
It is necessary to establish what caused the damage. The event must also meet the legal definition of an extraordinary risk.
For more information, consult the official CCS guide to extraordinary-risk claims.
What Is the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros?
The Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros is a Spanish public-sector organisation. Among its functions, it compensates policyholders for certain losses caused by extraordinary events.
For example, extraordinary flooding may damage your property. If the event qualifies, you may be entitled to compensation through the Consortium.
This can apply even though your private insurer does not directly cover the extraordinary risk itself.
However, there is one crucial point that many foreign residents in Spain do not realise.
To Receive Compensation from the Consortium, You Need Insurance
Simply owning a property in Spain does not automatically entitle you to compensation from the Consortium.
For material damage to a property, you must meet certain requirements:
- Have a valid insurance policy providing the required type of cover.
- Hold the insurance when the incident occurs.
- Be up to date with your insurance premium payments.
In other words, the Consortium does not replace private insurance. Its protection depends on having an eligible insurance policy in place.
The compensation you receive also takes account of your policy conditions. These include which assets you have insured and the sums for which you have insured them.
This is why it is so important to declare your property and insured amounts correctly.
An Example of Extraordinary Flooding
Imagine that exceptionally heavy rainfall causes flooding. Water enters your home and damages the walls, furniture and other insured belongings.
If the event qualifies as extraordinary flooding, the Consortium would handle compensation for the eligible damage. The applicable policy conditions would determine the compensation.
You can submit a claim directly to the Consortium. The policyholder, insured person, authorised representative or insurance broker can also submit it, where authorised.
This is where having an experienced insurance broker can make a significant difference.
At Hermanos Chorro, We Help You Manage Your Claim with the Consortium
For somebody who has recently moved to Spain, dealing with an insurance claim can already be stressful.
First, you need to establish whether your insurer or the Consortium should handle the claim. You may also need to prepare documents and deal with a Spanish public organisation.
These additional steps can make the process even more confusing.
At Hermanos Chorro, our service does not end when you take out your insurance policy.
From our offices in Jávea and Moraira, we help clients throughout the claims process.
When an extraordinary event falls within the Consortium’s remit, we can help you submit your claim. We can also assist you throughout the process.
Our experience working with residents from the UK and other European countries makes a difference. We explain how the Spanish insurance system works in clear, straightforward terms.
What Should You Do After Flooding or a Severe Weather Event?
Your first priority should always be your own safety and that of anyone with you.
Once it is safe, take the following steps:
- Photograph the damage. Take photographs and videos of affected areas and belongings.
- Keep supporting documents. Save receipts and invoices wherever available.
- Record damaged items. Make a list of belongings and areas affected by the incident.
- Preserve evidence. Avoid immediately disposing of damaged items unless safety or hygiene makes removal necessary.
- Document urgent repairs. If work is necessary to prevent further damage, record the situation beforehand whenever possible. Keep all related invoices.
- Report the claim promptly. Contact your insurance broker or insurer as soon as possible.
You do not need to know beforehand whether your insurer or the Consortium should handle your claim.
If you are a Hermanos Chorro client, we can review what happened and help you determine the appropriate claims process.
What About Damage Caused by Extraordinary Winds?
Wind damage can require a slightly different approach.
The Consortium covers qualifying extraordinary winds with gusts exceeding 120 km/h, as well as tornadoes. However, official confirmation of the affected areas can take time.
Under the claims arrangement between insurers and the Consortium, policyholders should initially report wind and tornado damage to their insurance company.
Your broker can help you understand how this applies to your claim.
You can also find information about claims on the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros website.
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If you own a property in Jávea, Moraira or elsewhere in the Marina Alta, now is a good opportunity to review your home insurance.
Does your policy genuinely meet the needs of your property?
The current GENERALI Expatriates promotion offers €30 cashback on eligible new home insurance policies.
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At Hermanos Chorro, we can review your property’s characteristics and explain the available cover in straightforward terms.
We can also check whether a GENERALI policy is genuinely suitable for your needs.
Choosing home insurance should not simply be about comparing prices.
What really matters is understanding your cover. Above all, it means having someone to help when you need to make a claim.
Do You Live in Jávea, Moraira or Elsewhere in the Marina Alta?
If you own a property on the Costa Blanca and would like to review your home insurance, contact Hermanos Chorro.
We can help you understand your cover, check whether your insured amounts are appropriate and find a suitable insurance solution.
If an extraordinary event ever affects your property, we will also be there to help you manage your claim with the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros.
Contact Us
Contact Abbie at Hermanos Chorro Insurance Brokers for a quote
Abbie Jordan
Hermanos Chorro Insurance Brokers
Nº Reg. Correduría: VS-98-0130
Email: ajordan@hermanoschorro.com
Tel: +34 672 267 825
Web: www.hermanoschorro.com.
