Exec’s Parting Shot: Flood Insurance Program Is a ‘Melting Iceberg’ June 3, 2015 By Andrew G. Simpson The outgoing director of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) says the program is a “melting iceberg” that is incapable...
FEMA Reconsidering Private Insurers’ Role in Flood Insurance May 26, 2015 Federal officials have agreed to consider a proposal calling for an end to the federal flood insurance model that allows...
Millions, Including Sandy Victims, Facing Higher Flood Insurance Premiums April 14, 2015 By Frank Eltman A $24 billion sea of red ink has millions of Americans in vulnerable flood zones, including homeowners still struggling to...
Reports Advise How to Make Flood Insurance Affordable March 31, 2015 A new report suggests the federal flood insurance program may want to target mitigation grants to households with high premiums,...
FEMA Shows Some Progress Implementing Flood Insurance Changes: GAO February 20, 2015 By Andrew G. Simpson The agency responsible for managing the federal flood insurance program has made progress in carrying out key changes mandated by...
Sisters’ Whistleblower Case Over State Farm’s Katrina Claims Nears Court Date January 5, 2015 State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. has appealed an order that it pay legal fees and damages of $3 million...
Preliminary Flood Maps Available in Texas for Aransas, San Patricio Counties September 23, 2014 Newly-released preliminary flood maps for Aransas and San Patricio counties in Texas will help residents and business owners to determine...