The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which insures nearly 5 million properties across the U.S., has officially lapsed following the government shutdown. As of midnight on Sept. 30, FEMA can no ...

No new or renewed policies during the lapse; FEMA says valid claims will still be paid with available funds. NAR estimates about 1,300 property sales per day—roughly 40,000 closings a month—could be ...

Summer storms, costly repairs, and program cuts may push home insurance rates higher next year; experts urge reviewing ...

A federally appointed council is recommending major changes to flood insurance in America, including shifting more policies from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program into the private market DELRAY ...

Average flood insurance payouts climbing above $32,000 change the stakes of how you think about water risk at home. Instead of a nuisance add‑on to your homeowners policy, flood coverage now sits much ...

(AP) - Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday, leaving homeowners unable to access new coverage and potentially wreaking havoc on home ...

Insurance officials say homeowners should review flood coverage and disaster plans before storms arrive. Many homes have none ...

Buyers of homes in flood zones could be encountering unexpected hurdles this week: The government shutdown that took effect on Wednesday also has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program’s ...

Florida homeowners might soon find the state’s largest insurer against flood — the federal government — is getting out of the business, or significantly shrinking its role, according to a ...

It's the middle of hurricane season, and meteorologists say we've been lucky so far. Of the nine named storms and three hurricanes that have formed this season, only one short-lived tropical storm has ...

Property owners are encouraged to check the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.