February 10, 2024
U.S. Senate Hearing Discusses Major Changes Needed to NFIP
By Jennifer Shutt
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.
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.
August 14, 2023
GAO Analysis of Risk Rating 2.0 Identifies Areas for Improvement
By Mary Bart
ASFPM is particularly pleased to see recommendation #5 for FEMA, which aligns with issues raised by our RR 2.0 workgroup
May 19, 2023
ASFPM Joins Partners in Requesting Meeting with FEMA for NFIP Update
By News Editor
The letter asks for a meeting to discuss FEMA’s progress in developing regulations to strengthen the NFIP.
March 28, 2023
Why Do We Continue to Build in High-Risk Areas?
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
More Americans are moving into harm’s way. Why is this happening and what will be the result?
March 17, 2023
NFIP Technical Bulletin 10 is Now Available
By News Editor
TB 10 provides guidance on the NFIP requirements related to determining that buildings constructed on filled land will be reasonably safe from flooding.
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
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