The vast majority of Americans get their flood insurance through the NFIP. Without the program, average premiums could rise as much as $600.

The government shutdown cost the economy billions of dollars and it could happen again come January. That’s why lawmakers ...

Lawmakers face pressure to fix a $22 billion debt and avoid another lapse that could leave NC homeowners uninsured.

Tariffs, extreme weather events and the president’s funding cuts are contributing to increasing rates, sometimes by double ...

If the government shuts down as expected on Wednesday, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will no longer be able to issue new policies or renewals, which could cause headaches for homeowners ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which insures nearly 5 million properties across the U.S., has officially lapsed following the government shutdown. As of midnight on Sept. 30, FEMA can no ...

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday, leaving homeowners unable to access new coverage and potentially wreaking havoc on home sales in ...

When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, making proper funding and maintenance critical, but it doesn't always happen. They are not what I would call politically sexy. It's not ...