Lapse in flood insurance program could stymie home closings in NC

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire on Jan. 30. A lapse could leave millions at risk, including NC ...

‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,’ expert says: What homeowners need to know

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

How One Company Is Pushing a Private Takeover of Flood Insurance

For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to ...

Why Provincetown's new FEMA rating could mean lower flood insurance premiums

The federal program is rewarding Provincetown's years of work strengthening local regulations, investing in long-term ...
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Millions of US homes at risk of losing insurance because of one growing issue: 'There is a reckoning on the horizon'

There are 39 million homes insured via private companies. Millions of US homes at risk of losing insurance because of one ...

Why floods and mudslides create a challenge when it comes to insurance

Water is water, but not when it comes to homeowner's insurance.
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Philadelphia Residents to Receive 15% Flood Insurance Discount as City Joins FEMA's Community Rating System

Philadelphia enters FEMA's CRS program, offering a 15% flood insurance discount, saving the community $424,000 annually, with no action required from policyholders. Efforts to improve flood resilience ...