What If Hurricane Andrew Happened Today?
Thirty years after Hurricane Andrew, a report from CoreLogic examines the impact of the storm and what might happen if an Andrew-like event were to occur again.
Flood
FEMA Requests Information About New Direct to Customer Initiative
Big “I” staff met with FEMA as part of the Flood Insurance Producer National Committee (FIPNC) to express concern with the new Direct to Customer initiative proposal.
Global Insured CAT Losses Down 31.6% in H1 2022
While CAT losses are down in the first half of 2022, they are 18% higher than the 21st-century average, according to Aon.
Nor’easter Shows How Risk Rating 2.0 Accurately Rates Homes
After a major flood, the results showed how Risk Rating 2.0 got the risk right.
70% of Hurricane-Exposed Homes Do Not Have Flood Insurance
Nationally, nearly 7.8 million single and multifamily homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of storm surge, according to CoreLogic.
FEMA Testifies on NFIP Reauthorization
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: Administration Perspectives.”
Big ‘I’ Submits Testimony for Senate NFIP Hearing; Reauthorization Bill Introduced in the House
In its written testimony, the Big “I” underscored the importance of finally enacting a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
CAT Preparedness: Navigating Options When Offering Flood Insurance
Independent agents looking to provide flood insurance coverage for their clients must stay informed about the options, including those from the private market.
Big ‘I’ Submits Testimony for NFIP Reauthorization Hearing
The Big “I” submitted a statement that underscored the importance of finally enacting a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP after numerous short-term reauthorizations.
FEMA Offers New Risk Rating 2.0 Webinar Dates for Agents
In May, FEMA is hosting more webinars for agents that will focus on Risk Rating 2.0.
