Hurricane Idalia Brings Flood Insurance into Focus
The severe flooding in the Southeast U.S. brought by Hurricane Idalia highlights the importance of flood insurance.
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NOAA Revises 2023 Hurricane Outlook to ‘Above Normal’
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters are predicting 21 named storms, of which up to 11 could become hurricanes.
Big ‘I’ Member Chris Heidrick to Testify in Congress on Flood Insurance
The hearing, which will be livestreamed, will examine the availability of flood insurance in the United States and the steps that can be taken to increase take-up rates.
Only 2% of California Homeowners Have Flood Insurance
As the recent string of storms and flooding on the West Coast have likely hit property owners with unmitigated costs, many Americans mistakenly believe they are covered against floods, according to Neptune Flood.
Omnibus Package Nears Finish Line, Includes Key Big ‘I’ Priorities
If passed by the Dec. 23 deadline, the $1.7 billion bill would extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), strengthen Americans’ retirement savings, and support crop insurance programs.
Congress Poised to Pass Last-Minute NFIP Extension
Congress appears set to pass bipartisan legislation to extend government funding that expires at midnight tomorrow.
Big ‘I’ Flood Update: NFIP’s D2C Proposal and FHA Private Option
Big “I” members and industry partners on the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee (FIPNC) met with staff from FEMA to discuss several issues.
Senate Passes Government Funding Bill, Big ‘I’-Supported Policies Included
The U.S. Senate passed legislation funding the government through Dec. 16, reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and including the Big “I”-supported “Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act.”
Big ‘I’ Submits Comments on FEMA’s Direct to Customer Initiative
The comments express concern for the proposal and detail the vital role that agents play in the sale and servicing of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.
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.
