Following criticism from industry groups and members of Congress, FEMA has retreated from a December 27 announcement that it would stop issuing new flood policies and renewals during the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government. Meanwhile, a six-month extension passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on December 22 gives lawmakers through May
Debate over NFIP Reforms Likely to Extend into 2019
A new short-term extension through December 21 leaves the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in limbo as Congress grapples with a lengthy to-do list in advance of the holidays. NFIP, the biggest source of flood coverage in the U.S., has been reauthorized through a set of short-term extensions in the last year as lawmakers debate
National Flood Insurance Program Shows Continued Promise–and Limitations–for Businesses Recovering from Hurricane Loss
Following record-setting levels of rainfall in the Carolinas from Hurricane Florence, businesses both in and outside of affected areas will likely be reviewing their flood coverage to assess how it will respond to adverse weather events. Although private flood insurance is on the rise, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) remains by far the biggest
$16 Billion Debt Cancellation Gives Breathing Space for National Flood Insurance Program
The Senate’s vote Tuesday to forgive $16 billion in debt owed by the National Flood Insurance Program gives a much-needed boost for NFIP as it faces large payouts from recent hurricanes. Packaged with other disaster aid appropriations, the bill now goes to President Trump, who is expected to sign.
NFIP has struggled to stay solvent