The National Flood Insurance Program, a public insurance program sponsored by the federal government insures 4.7 million policyholders and protects more than $1.28 trillion in assets. Congress has ...

A derecho tore through the US Midwest on August 11, killing at least two people and knocking out power to nearly one million customers across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Flood warnings run ...

The major federal flood-insurance program that covers millions of properties is set to expire by the end of this month. Experts expect Congress to reauthorize the program — but also question whether ...

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The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire later this month and needs comprehensive reform if there is any hope of a long-term reauthorization from Congress, said Diane Horn, a flood ...

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday, leaving homeowners unable to access new coverage and potentially wreaking havoc on home sales in ...

Most homeowners assume their flood risk comes down to one simple question: are you in a flood zone or not. That ...

The flood insurance program faces a Sept. 30 deadline. Major elements can disappear without Congressional action. Participation in the program is already extremely low and sinking fast because of ...

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If you live near the water anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk, you've probably noticed your flood insurance bill climbing. That's ...

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