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Rising flood insurance premiums spark protests among homeowners

July 10, 2013July 8, 2013 Marc

Flood insurance rates prove controversial for FEMA Rising flood insurance costs may soon become a problem for the U.S. federal government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been working to revise the flood maps that determine what regions of the country can be considered “high risk” areas. According to FEMA, such areas are prone to floods that can cause significant damage to properties and are under considerable risk to falling victim to floods that are caused by storms. Revisions to FEMA’s flood maps have many implications, the most concerning…

Flood insurance rates may spike in Vermont

July 4, 2013July 1, 2013 Nordstrom

Flood insurance could become costlier in Vermont and elsewhere With the Eastern U.S. having been battered by recent storms, flood insurance is at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds. Before the summer is over, the East Coast is likely to experience further storms, though the severity of these potential disasters is impossible to determine currently. While natural disasters may be unpredictable, Vermont officials are preparing for the worst case scenario, and that means warning residents of the potential for rising flood insurance rates. Regulator warns of impending rate increase The…

Flood insurance claims on their way to Canadian insurers

June 26, 2013June 24, 2013 Julie Campbell

The flooding in southern Alberta and the Calgary area may be among the most expensive natural disasters in the province. Residents and businesses in the Canadian province of Alberta are just starting to assess the damage from what is being called one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the area, and flood insurance companies are preparing for the massive influx of claims that are now on the way. The flooding that has been experienced in the region is entirely unprecedented, leaving insurers scrambling. It has been estimated…

Flood insurance may not be the best solution in Ohio

June 19, 2013June 17, 2013 Marc

Ohio lawmakers look for alternative to flood insurance In light of recent flooding disasters, as well as major natural disasters in general, state officials throughout the U.S. are beginning to take measures to mitigate the country’s exposure to these catastrophes in the future. In Ohio, lawmakers are beginning to push more aggressively for federal funding that could help bolster the state’s defenses against floods. State officials claim that flood insurance is simply not enough of a safety net for homeowners that could fall victim to flood disasters. Insurance may not…

Mayor Bloomberg looks for alternative to flood insurance

June 18, 2013June 15, 2013 Logan B.

Flood insurance may not be adequate safety net for New Yorkers New York is no stranger to hurricanes and flooding disasters, but the recent onslaught of Hurricane Sandy has sparked new action when it comes to the matter of flood insurance and protection for state residents. Hurricane Sandy dealt a terrible toll to the state, causing a significant amount of damage from strong winds and, primarily, flooding. Many homeowners throughout the state that were affected by the storm found that their properties were not protected from flood damage due to…