Opinion - Tell Americans the truth about their flood risk

The result is a systematic undercount. The First Street Foundation found that FEMA’s special flood hazard areas understate ...
WLOX

National Flood Insurance Program affected by government shutdown

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For those trying to buy a home located in a flood zone, they’ll need flood insurance to get a mortgage. A policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is usually the ...
Los Angeles Times

Government shutdown cuts off flood insurance program during storm season

The government shutdown has halted the National Flood Insurance Program, blocking new policies and renewals for 4.7 million policyholders including 180,000 Californians. Up to 1,400 home sales per day ...
The Real Deal

Private flood insurer Neptune goes public as federal program stalls

When D.C. gridlock froze the federal flood insurance program, one Florida startup saw an opening. Neptune Insurance Holdings made its Wall Street debut on Oct. 1 — the same day the government shutdown ...

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners ...

As risk rises, costly coverage causes thousands of Texans drop flood insurance

Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
NPR

For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can't resume until it's reauthorized by Congress. That may force buyers to postpone or cancel home ...

As threat of heavy rainfall grows, fewer Mississippians covered by flood insurance

Recovery is underway after Arthur damaged hundreds of homes in Mississippi. However, many families face the costs with ...

Savannah residents can save 25% on flood insurance through FEMA program

The city published a new website Tuesday with information on how to save on flood insurance and how to protect residents, ...
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Affordability of National Flood Insurance Program Premiums: Report 1

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
NPR

For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program ...