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
January 26, 2023
NFIP Reform is Long Overdue
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
As we seek to educate Congress on the many issues our members face in implementing the NFIP, we are updating our ASFPM NFIP priorities for 2023.
January 24, 2023
Updated CRS Report Makes Recommendations on NFIP Affordability
By News Editor
A central question in any reform of the NFIP is who should bear the costs of floodplain occupancy in the future: individual policyholders (the insured), federal taxpayers, uninsured flood victims, or some combination of these.
July 25, 2022
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for FEMA Funding
By News Editor
Key recommendations ASFPM detailed in a letter to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding FEMA funding for fiscal year 2023.
July 20, 2022
New Resource on State Flood Risk Disclosure Requirements
By Mary Bart
The new guide identifies states with the strongest flood risk disclosure requirements and provides examples of disclosure forms that could be adopted by other states looking to implement or strengthen their real estate disclosure requirements.
July 12, 2022
ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for 2022 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform
By News Editor
The priorities address key components of the program, such as flood risk mapping, flood insurance, and mitigation as well as a selection of additional measures that ASFPM feels will strengthen the NFIP and advance equitable flood risk management across that nation.
July 8, 2022
Outreach Materials for Hurricane Season
By News Editor
FEMA has rolled out a social media outreach campaign to promote the value of flood insurance. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
June 22, 2022
ASFPM Continues Push for NFIP Reauthorization at Senate Committee Hearing
By Mary Bart
The testimony outlined a number of key recommendations to better protect property owners and communities from flood risk, including considerations for those that are rural, lower-income, or otherwise vulnerable.
December 8, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition to Make the Case for Flood Hazard Mapping Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a diverse group of organizations urging Congress to provide at least $350 million for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program.
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