May 9, 2024
Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis is a Climate Crisis
By Carolyn Kousky
Short-term fixes or rolling back consumer protections will not address the fundamental challenge caused by the escalating risk of climate-related disasters.
April 4, 2024
New National Flood Insurance Program Manual Now Available
By News Editor
The new Flood Insurance Manual, which became effective April 1, 2024, reflects the NFIP’s existing underwriting requirements and current rating methodology.
February 10, 2024
U.S. Senate Hearing Discusses Major Changes Needed to NFIP
By Jennifer Shutt, Missouri Independent
Senate told that hazard mitigation is one of the more important things that Congress can do to address the costs of flooding and recovery.
February 7, 2024
FEMA Seeks Comment on Simplified Homeowner Flood Insurance Form
By News Editor
The simplified form and proposed endorsements would provide increased options and coverage in a more user-friendly and comprehensible format.
November 2, 2023
TMAC Recommends Big Changes for How Special Flood Hazard Area is Defined
By News Editor
The recommendations are consistent with several of ASFPM’s policy positions.
September 27, 2023
What a Government Shutdown Means for the NFIP
By News Editor
A government shutdown would significantly impact the NFIP as it would not be allowed to enter into any flood insurance contracts.
September 18, 2023
No Easy Solutions for Coastal Communities
By Catherine Kozak
The effects of severe beach erosion have been on full display in Rodanthe, NC.
March 16, 2023
Prior NFIP Claims History Rating Factor in Risk Rating 2.0
By News Editor
Premiums for all buildings identified as Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) properties currently include a 15% SRL Surcharge.
March 3, 2023
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2023 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Â
By News Editor
In our continued efforts to push for significant reform and long-term NFIP reauthorization, ASFPM has put together a detailed priority list of what it hopes to see happen with the federal flood insurance program in FY2023