California’s Escalating Flood Insurance Crisis California is facing another significant challenge in the property insurance sector, this time concerning flood insurance. American National Property and Casualty Company, one of the major insurers, has announced plans to withdraw flood insurance coverage starting in early 2025. This decision will initially impact 271 customers, leaving many homeowners urgently searching for alternative coverage. This development is part of a broader trend in the state, where escalating wildfire and flood risks are prompting insurers to reassess their exposure levels in various regions. Some High Risk…
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Legislation may put a halt to rising flood insurance rates in the US
Flood insurance continues to be a worrisome issue Flood insurance has become a hot topic in the U.S. with rates on the rise and FEMA’s revising of flood maps, which could have a costly impact on homeowners throughout the country. As the cost of flood insurance continues to attract attention, finding ways to solve this problem are gaining momentum. New legislation is expected to reach the U.S. Senate next week concerning the state of the country’s flood insurance program and the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. Federal law…
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