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Flood Insurance Costs Could Soar 64% Without Government-Backed NFIP

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By Matt Brannon Verified, Chris Schafer
Table of contents For more than a month, a lapse in funding froze Americans’ largest provider of flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn’t sell or renew coverage during the 44-day government shutdown.[1] The budget bill that ended the shutdown also reauthorized the NFIP through Jan. 30, 2026.[2] The incident highlighted how flood insurance costs could spike for many policyholders if the program ended.
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Phasing Out FEMA: 10 States That Could Lose the Most

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By Matt Brannon Verified, Evelyn Pimplaskar
Table of contents Big changes could be on the way for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). President Donald Trump said he plans to start phasing out FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season, leaving more of the financial recovery to individual states. The decision could have major ramifications for homeowners living in areas with extreme weather. One of FEMA’s roles is to provide recovery funds to residents and local governments following natural disasters.
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10 States Facing the Highest Financial Losses from Severe Weather

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By Matt Brannon Verified, Evelyn Pimplaskar
Natural disasters have driven up insurance costs for homeowners. States like Florida, South Carolina, and North Dakota are among the most financially threatened by severe weather, according to an Insurify analysis of population-adjusted loss data. Matt BrannonData Journalist Matt is a data journalist at Insurify. His journalism background spans 10 years, beginning as a newspaper reporter before moving into online data journalism.
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