Trump FEMA Chief Backs Reducing Federal Role in Disaster Relief, Flood Insurance August 23, 2017 By Christopher Flavelle President Donald Trump’s emergency management director said he’s pushing for an overhaul of disaster relief so that states, cities and...
Mississippi Rep., Insurance Chief Urge Development of Private Flood Market August 8, 2017 By Jeff Amy Mississippi’s top insurance regulator and its only Democratic congressman are both ready to cede some of the federal flood insurance...
Private Insurers Cautiously Dip Toes Into Florida Flood Market Waters July 27, 2017 By Amy O'Connor Florida’s efforts in establishing a private flood insurance market have been hailed as a model by many other states looking...
Ratings of San Antonio’s Wright National Flood Insurance Affirmed June 30, 2017 A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” of...
House Committee Adds 5 More Bills to Its Flood Insurance Reform Package June 22, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The House Financial Services Committee advanced five flood insurance proposals on Wednesday, adding to the two bills it passed last...
House Panel Gets Down to Business on Flood Insurance Proposals June 15, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson House lawmakers are weighing seven proposals to renew and reform the federal flood insurance program, an area where there is...
Louisiana Commissioner Requests Flood Insurance Proof of Loss Extension May 5, 2017 Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to further extend the filing deadline for Louisiana...
Federal Flood Insurance Rates Expected to Rise in Houston Area March 20, 2017 The cost of federal flood insurance is expected to rise for thousands of Houston-area homeowners as Congress looks to overhaul...
Proof of Loss Deadline Extended for Florida Hurricane Matthew Claims February 8, 2017 The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted another extension giving National...
Coalition Urges Modernization of National Flood Insurance Program February 1, 2017 By Suzanne Barlyn A U.S. flood insurance program that is drowning in billions of dollars in debt can be modernized to bolster its...