Here's why experts some experts have expressed confusion about the most recent short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
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California state regulators have announced a one-year moratorium banning insurers from not renewing homeowner’s policies in areas impacted by wildfires.
Read More »Homeowners’ Insurance Knowledge Gap
While Americans believe natural disasters will become more frequent, many Americans lack insurance. How does this vary across generations?
Read More »The Danger Beyond the Storm
Florida may be known for a high volume of natural disaster-related damage, but according to a new study, storms aren’t the only risk factor to consider when it comes to Sunshine State housing.
Read More »Demand for Fannie Mae CIRT—’Among the Strongest Ever’
Fannie Mae's sixth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) transaction transaction is part of the GSE’s effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market. Click through to learn the full details of this latest transaction.
Read More »Earthquake Insurance on Shaky Ground
The July 4th weekend in Ridgecrest, California, was met with a series of quakes that rattled rural western California, along with sections of Nevada and Arizona. Ridgecrest—located approximately 122 miles northeast of Los Angeles—felt three quakes of magnitude 6.4, 5.4, ...
Read More »Homeowners are Neglecting Flood Insurance
Many homeowners may be facing financial difficulties in Dorian’s aftermath due to a lack of insurance, as many have dropped their insurance in the past several years.
Read More »How to Improve the NFIP
As flood risk and damage from hurricanes increases, how can the National Flood Insurance Program adapt to the changes with the September 30 authorization deadline approaching?
Read More »Protecting Homes from Wildfire
Some of the most destructive wildfires in history occurred in 2018, and homes in wildfire-prone areas are still at risk. What do homeowners, investors, and insurers need to know about wildfires?
Read More »Homeowners Unprepared for Storm Risks
A new study found that one in four homeowners have not taken any protective measures to combat the hurricane season. Here’s what this could mean for residents of high-risk states should a hurricane strike.
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