As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and ...

Flash floods that hit central Texas devastated Hill Country during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, killing dozens of ...

As tropical activity begins to stir in the Gulf, one local insurance agent is urging residents to double-check their flood ...

The National Flood Insurance Program, or the NFIP, needs to be reauthorized by Congress by the end of September so that home buyers can close on their homes with new policies.

However, the absence of a commitment to continue flood funding beyond 2026 has prompted industry reaction, particularly from stakeholders in property insurance and climate resilience.

And a National Flood Insurance Program policy takes 30 days to go into effect, Johnson said — so if you’re going to get a policy, don’t wait until you hear about a storm forming.

TAMPA, Fla. — In the wake of repeated hurricanes and tropical storms, a new and growing threat is drawing the attention of Florida’s top safety and insurance officials: lithium-ion battery ...

With the Atlantic hurricane season about to start, this may be good time to consider buying flood insurance for your home — even if you don’t live in a hurricane-prone area.

Flood insurance is not exclusive to single-family homeowners. It also extends to condos, apartments and businesses. Property owners can get up to $250,000 in building coverage and up to $100,000 ...

What homeowners and renters need to know about rising flood insurance rates, FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 and how to protect your property.

Most flood insurance coverage is provided via the NFIP. The NFIP offers coverage for the property itself up to $250,000, as well as up to $100,000 for personal property.

FEMA had reset its rates for flood policies in 2021, Phase 2 began on April 1, 2022, and applied to existing policies as they were renewed by April 1, 2023. They already know how much you will pay ...