Many homeowners overlook flood insurance or opt not to include it in home insurance package. Yet, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) annually settles around 25% of its claims from properties considered to be in low-risk zones. Given the unpredictability of...
FEMA’s new rules for 2020 still provide consumers with more freedom to manage their coverage and choose their preferred provider for flood insurance. A number of new changes accompany an increase in the average cost of flood insurance for consumers covered through...
Flood insurance coverage has long been a source of frustration for both insurance agents and homeowners alike, fraught with arcane rules, coverage gaps, low coverage limits, and often large deductibles. Until recently, most flood insurance policies were written...
Private Flood Insurance & Cancelling FEMA Flood PolicyNFIP Cancellation Reason Code 26Changes that became effective October 1st, 2018 (updated April 2019), are still in effect and provide flood insurance customers with greater freedom to choose their own...
For the new year, FEMA’s big changes from last year carry over, allowing consumers more freedom to choose their own provider for flood insurance. Details on new options are provided in the closing. For consumers choosing to keep or purchase policies provided...
If you live in a coastal state like Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or California, you may wonder if you need flood insurance for your home. Even if flood insurance is not mandated by your mortgage company, it’s a wise investment to protect your home and...
FEMA has announced changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that can provide some welcomed relief for New York residents and flood insurance buyers elsewhere. The changes are effective October 1st, 2018 and offer a handful of new provisions, the most...
Compared to selling other types of properties, selling a property in a flood zone is always more difficult. These properties are located in areas that FEMA considers high risk due to their risk of flooding and low elevation. If a property is located in a flood...
The National Flood Insurance Program has released rate changes for new & renewal policies beginning April 1st, 2017. We’ve put together some bullet points that will help you easily decipher the expected premium changes and what this means for your flood...
