Ian Gibbs is a National Technical Manager in Sedgwick. His background is in the Insurance sector, initially as an adjuster/surveyor, project managing the claim/repair of domestic and commercial buildings. Then as a manager focusing on repairing building damage from general perils, specifically flood. He has developed a service to the Insurance market, to provide flood resilient advice and repairs. Currently leading Task Group 2, “Small Business Resilience” within the Defra Resilience Round Table. Also a member of the RICS Flooding and insurance working group. This provides the opportunity to influence the thinking on future flood response.