Tag: NFIP
FEMA Releases Flood Insurance Advocate Annual Report
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 21 released the 2019 Annual Report from the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate. The report examines and makes recommendations on policyholder and property owner concerns or frustrations with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
FEMA to Allow for Remote Inspection of Flood Losses
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a new COVID-19 Remote Claims Adjusting Guidance memorandum that allows for remote inspections of flood losses to protect the health and safety of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders and NFIP adjusters during the outbreak.
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be extending the grace period to renew flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from 30 days to 120 days.
Flood Insurance, HUD, USDA and Labor Programs Extended Through Sept. 30
Congress approves spending bills that will keep the National Flood Insurance Program and key HUD and USDA programs funded through Sept. 30, 2020.
National Flood Insurance Program Extended Through Dec. 20
To prevent a government shutdown on Nov. 22, Congress has approved a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded for another month through Dec. 20.
FEMA Defers Implementation of New Flood Insurance Risk Rating System
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it was deferring implementation of its new flood insurance risk rating program by one year until Oct. 1, 2021.
Congress Extends National Flood Insurance Program Through Nov. 21
To prevent a government shutdown at the end of September, Congress has approved a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded until Nov. 21.
New FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 to Determine Flood Insurance Rates
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which oversees and implements the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), has initiated a long-term effort to transform the program to make it more consumer friendly and better reflect the actual risks properties face.
House Panel Approves Long-Term Flood Insurance Reauthorization
The House Financial Services Committee voted today to advance NAHB-supported bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years through Sept. 30, 2024.
In a Win for NAHB, House Leaders Agree on Long-Term Flood Insurance Deal
In an important victory for NAHB, House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry have reached an agreement on a five-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30, 2024.
