FEMA Extends Deadline to Submit Proof of Loss & Apply for Hurricane Ida Assistance BATON ROUGE, La. – Survivors of Hurricane Ida now have until Nov. 29 to apply for individual assistance with FEMA. Click here to read the full release.

NFIP Granted Extension Through December 3, 2021 WASHINGTON - With the NFIP Authority set to expire at midnight, September 30, 2021, the House and Senate extended the NFIP Authority through December 3, 2021. The President signed the bill which continues the current authority and contains no reforms to the NFIP at this time.

NFIP Releases Risk Rating 2.0 Information WASHINGTON - FEMA is updating the National Flood Insurance Program’s pricing methodology to communicate flood risk more clearly, so policyholders can make more informed decisions on the purchase of adequate insurance and on mitigation actions to protect against the perils of flooding. Click here to read the full release.

NFIP Granted Extension Through September 30, 2021 WASHINGTON - With the NFIP Authority set to expire at midnight, September 30, 2020, the House and Senate extended the NFIP Authority through September 31, 2020 as part of HR 8337. The President signed the bill which continues the current authority and contains no reforms to the NFIP at this time.

FEMA Issues Remote Claims Adjusting Guidance WASHINGTON - FEMA has adjusted their claims adjusting policy to allow virtual adjusting as part of Bulletin W-20004.  NFS played an instrumental role in advocating for this change and we are delighted to see FEMA proceed with the recommendations we put forward. The new policy is a welcome solution as we enter flood season amidst the uncertainty that Covid-19 creates.  It is critical for NFS and our clients that we provide a customer-centric solution that keeps everyone safe during this unprecedented pandemic.  We fully believe that virtual adjusting helps achieve that goal; supporting [...]

FEMA Extends Renewal Payment Grace Period from 30 to 120 days WASHINGTON - FEMA has advised that they are extending the renewal premium payment grace period from 30 to 120 days. We are entering flood season in unprecedented times as the Coronavirus continues to create uncertainty for us all.  To help serve NFIP customers facing financial hardships, FEMA is taking proactive steps to support policy-holders during a time that many are experiencing financial hardships related to the current health crisis. The extension allows policyholders additional time to pay their flood insurance premiums while ensuring their policies are not cancelled for [...]

FEMA Defers the Implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 WASHINGTON - FEMA is focused on building a culture of preparedness by closing the insurance gap so that individuals and communities recover faster and more fully after a natural disaster. Earlier this year, FEMA announced Risk Rating 2.0 as an initiative to deliver flood insurance rates that people trust, value, and are less complex to navigate. Knowing the true risk of one’s property is critical to ensure adequate insurance coverage and claim payments after a flood, as well as to inform appropriate mitigation measures property owners can take to ultimately reduce [...]