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99% of counties flood — this policy protects what home insurance won't

If your house isn’t sitting next to a river or the ocean, flood insurance probably feels unnecessary. But the numbers say otherwise. According to FEMA, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flooding ...
Palm Beach Post

Government shutdown suspended national flood policies, increasing interest in private market

A federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new National Flood Insurance Program policies. Private flood insurance is filling the gap, allowing real estate transactions to continue.
The New York Times

Who Should Consider Getting Flood Insurance? These Days, Almost Everyone.

Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage. By Ann Carrns With the Atlantic hurricane season about to start, ...
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Does the ongoing government shutdown impact homeowners’ flood insurance?

With the government shutdown in its 21st day, one significant impact is hitting some homeowners: The halting of new federal flood insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which ...
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For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program ...