Flood Bill Possibly Reauthorized

Leadership of the United States Senate is poised to reconsider the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization bill (S-2284) this or next week, according to an insurance industry source. The bill was passed last October by the Senate Banking Committee. It forgives the $17.3+ billion debt of the national flood program related to Hurricanes Katrina. [...]

Flood Damage Control: Get Insured

Floods do indeed occur anywhere. Not only in coastal areas or as a result of tropical rainstorms. Caused by a range of factors, they may happen in many other areas as well. In the US, floods are the most common natural disaster! Be insured! National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Established by Congress in 1968, the [...]

Flood Insurance: ‘Home Insurance – Avoid a Washout’

David Collins With increasing numbers of incidents of flooding every year, choosing the right insurance policy can be vital to protecting your valuables from flood damage. After the waters have receded, your first step should be to contact your insurance company – most of which have 24 hour help lines – and don’t worry if [...]

Car Insurance – Flood Advice

With heavy rain predicted across the UK, the newspapers and television reports warn us of impending flood dangers. A majority of such reports tend to focus on the damage sustained by homes and businesses. Flooding can also affect vehicles, sometimes leading to thousands of pounds worth of repairs needed for flood damage. Road users are [...]

Floods, Earthquakes and Fires: Secure vs. Insure

Pamela Stevens Natural and unnatural disasters affect everyone. Some areas of the United States are so prone to natural disturbances that many private insurance companies will not offer coverage. For example, most homeowners insurance will not cover damage caused by floods or earthquakes, and few will cover forest fires if your property is in an [...]

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