Florida Agency to Fight FEMA Ban on Flood Insurance Commission Rebating April 27, 2012 By Michael Adams One Florida insurance agency is protesting a decision by the federal flood insurance program that would stop insurers and agents...
FEMA Urges Renewal of Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire Next Month April 25, 2012 Federal flood insurance officials are urging Congress to renew the federal program. The National Flood Insurance Program is scheduled to...
It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week, Now Go Sell a Policy March 27, 2012 By Don Jergler It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week, and that means states that border the Pacific Ocean may be hearing more buzz about the...
Mississippi Lawmakers End Hunting/Fishing Exemption from Flood Regulation March 26, 2012 The Mississippi Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill to allow local governments to enforce federal floodplains codes...
Conn. Regulators Advise Homeowners: ‘Be Prepared for Springtime Risks’ March 21, 2012 By Young Ha The Connecticut Insurance Department is advising homeowners to prepare their property against potential springtime weather risks, such as excessive rainfall...
N.Y. Agents Tell Senate Panel of Flood Insurance Claims Hassles March 16, 2012 A director of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York told lawmakers and regulators this week that New...
N.Y. Court Enforces Flood Insurance Policy’s Proof-of-Loss Requirement March 15, 2012 By Young Ha A New York appeals court recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a homeowner was not entitled to coverage under...
Penn. Encourages Consumers to Buy Flood Insurance as Spring Approaches March 12, 2012 By Young Ha Pennsylvania insurance regulators are encouraging homeowners to consider buying flood insurance before the start of spring, citing the higher risk...
Mississippi Moves to Enforce Flood Codes on Hunting-Fishing Camps February 24, 2012 The Mississippi House has approved a bill to allow local governments to enforce federal floodplains codes at hunting and fishing...
41 Senators Urge Action on Flood Insurance Reform February 14, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson Forty-one U.S. senators from both parties have signed a letter urging the Senate to schedule a vote on legislation to...