Homeowners and business owners on Fort Myers Beach could see 25% discounts on flood insurance next year after FEMA recognized the town’s improved flood protection standards.

Policy drops, lawsuits and shutdowns spotlight NFIP vulnerabilities; experts call for subsidies, longer authorizations and reforms to protect Florida homeowners and markets.

The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn’t sell or renew coverage during the 44-day government shutdown.1 The budget bill that ended the ...

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A new study finds that many homeowners face a higher flood risk than they expect. It’s a prospect that raises questions about the accuracy of government flood maps that determine insurance coverage, ...

A group of major mortgage, banking, insurance, and real estate groups is urging Congress to pass a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program to prevent disruptive coverage ...

A coalition of organizations is asking congressional leaders to reauthorize the program beyond the current fiscal year. A coalition of 14 major organizations representing insurance and financial ...

Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and 14 other trade groups representing insurance companies, lenders and other financial institutions urged Congress to approve a long-term ...

Withdrawals are increasing as the government hikes its premiums to in part compensate for damage associated with climate change. Nearly a quarter-million households have dropped flood insurance ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A bipartisan group of six members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill Wednesday focused on protecting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The National ...

If you’ve experienced damage as a result of Washington’s recent historic flooding – there could be financial help available for you.