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?
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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?
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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.
Read More »Hurricane Barry’s $300M Cost to Insurers
A new report examines just how much the damage from Hurricane Barry was worth, and how much of it was insured.
Read More »NFIP Has Paid over $1B in Florida since Irma
Despite the high payouts from the National Flood Insurance Program, officials are still urging Florida homeowners, renters and business owners to contact their insurance agent and insure their properties from flooding.
Read More »Fannie Mae Announces Credit Insurance Risk Transfer Transactions
The two front-end deals, CIRT FE 2019-1 and CIRT FE 2019-2, will together cover up to $14 billion of loans.
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From new appointments to new tech, click through to learn the latest industry buzz.
Read More »Revisiting California’s Camp Wildfire: The Long-Term Housing Impact
Officials have identified the source of last year's Camp Fire in California. How much housing damage did the fire ultimately cause?
Read More »Appraisals in the Wake of Disaster
A recent report takes a look at how natural disasters impact appraisals, and why many homeowners may seek an appraisal following disaster.
Read More »Homeowners Underinsured for Certain Natural Disaster
A new report by ValuePenguin.com states that just 7% of homeowners have a flood insurance policy, despite floods being the most common natural disaster. The Atlantic hurricane season is less than a month away, and while 91% of homeowners have ...
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