Flooding scenes like in Laxey highlight urgency, says Zurich International CEO
Manx start-up firms could help prevent flooding like that seen in Laxey last week.
That's according to the Chief Executive of Zurich International as the Zurich Innovation Championship looks for companies from the Isle of Man to tackle challenges such as climate change and health.
Those with the best ideas will receive support from the insurer to grow their business globally.
Peter Huber says finding ways to protect the environment is crucial:
Those interested is submitting ideas can do so at Zurich.com/ZIC, and have until 17 December to do so.
You can watch that interview in full with Manx Radio's Sian Cowper here:
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