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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 ...
Palm Beach Post

Here's what to know about the government shutdown's effect on national flood insurance

The National Flood Insurance Program's authorization expired due to a government funding standoff. Existing policyholders are still covered, but new policies and some renewals are not a given. The ...
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.
NPR

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 ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Not many people in Wisconsin have flood insurance. Here's what to know about how it works.

As residents across the Milwaukee area assess the scope of damage from the weekend deluge, just 1,186 households have federal flood insurance policies in place. As emergency crews continue responding ...
Los Angeles Times

180,000 Californians rely on federally backed flood insurance. Trump could overhaul the system

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Trump administration plans to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the National Flood ...