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

The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...

Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

The two lawmakers jointly reintroduced the Flood Insurance Relief Act on Thursday to give Americans a non-refundable tax ...

Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

Even a small amount of water inside a home can cause costly damage. Here’s how to assess your flood risk and what to do if ...

While most homeowners insurance policies do cover water damage from sudden, accidental events inside the home (like a burst pipe or a leaking appliance), they generally exclude any damage caused by ...

Insurance brokers say more people are asking whether they should buy flood insurance -- even if they don’t live in a ...

If your home, car or apartment was spared by the floods, now is a good time to get up-to-date on your insurance to minimize your financial losses.