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Flood insurance is a tenet of life in water-burdened Louisiana. But skyrocketing costs of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage are spurring significant departure from the program ...
The sharp increases in flood insurance rates south Louisiana communities are facing have been detailed for the first time in data released by FEMA, with one of the state’s ZIP codes projected to ...
Flood insurance costs rise in Louisiana areas once deemed lower risk by: The Associated Press. Posted: Dec 9, 2021 / 11:16 AM CST. Updated: Dec 9, 2021 / 12:13 PM CST.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to release new rates this fall, and it’s likely to result in an increase in premiums for Louisiana homeowners.
Efforts to flood-proof Louisiana homes are failing to keep up as storms become stronger and more frequent. Flood insurance premiums are skyrocketing because of FEMA’s new system for setting ...
The study was prompted by the 2014 Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. That law stepped back the immediate — and at times hefty — rate increases on some policyholders called for in ...
Nov. 30—WASHINGTON — The future of flood insurance is in question — and not just because it has become unaffordable for many Louisiana residents. The federal National Flood Insurance Program ...
Kennedy emphasized the importance of the program for Louisiana residents. “The National Flood Insurance Program isn’t perfect—but more than 400,000 Louisianians depend on it.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a major plan to overhaul how risk is assessed in the National Flood Insurance Program, which could mean major changes for Louisiana ...
Since 2022, 42,797 people in Louisiana have dropped flood insurance as premiums soar, representing 9% of policyholders. It's a staggering, unsustainable tally.