Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get ...

Floods can be devastating, but having flood insurance may help protect your finances from the fallout of flood damage. If you’ve decided to buy a flood insurance policy, or if you’re required ...

Did you know that most homeowners’ insurance policies leave a wide opening for supplemental policies covering damage from ...

Flood insurance policies are either underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or by a private flood insurance provider. Knowing the kind of policy you need will influence how you ...

Less than 5% of homes in the county's FEMA floodplain had flood coverage, well below the national average. Uptake was even ...

If you’re thinking about buying flood insurance, start shopping for policies now because there is a 30-day waiting period from the time you buy the insurance until the policy becomes effective.

FEMA suggests that all residents consider buying flood insurance, no matter where they live or how significant the risks may seem. “Flooding can happen anywhere at any time,” FEMA’s flood ...

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...

Coming in first place for the cheapest home insurance in the United States is Vermont. Homeowners in the northeastern state pay just $834 per year on average. That’s $1,632 less than the national ...

It's harder to buy into a homeowners' or flood insurance policy during hurricane season, when insurance companies know there's a higher risk for flooding and storm damage for Florida homeowners.

You can buy content-only flood insurance. FEMA says it starts at $99 a year for 100,000 of coverage. You can catch the entire Ask Amy Episode with more details about these new flood insurance rates.

Here are some steps you can take now to ensure you get the best possible insurance payout, should your home be damaged this ...