FEMA repeals provisions of controversial flood insurance law

FEMA flood insurance

Problematic provision has been rescinded by FEMA The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded a provision of the 2012 Biggert Waters Act as ordered by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. The provision had made it impossible for new homeowners to take on any existing flood insurance of properties. Now that the provision has been repealed, policy rate tables have been reverted to what they had been before the 2012 Biggert Waters Act. Rate tables are expected to remain in this state as Congress works to address emerging issues…

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