Our Position

Members of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers look forward to a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that:

  • Increases private market participation
  • Increases floor insurance take-up rates
  • Preserves the Write Your Own program

 

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All Flood Issues

Joint Industry NFIP Lapse Letter

May 6, 2019 Authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program expires on May 31, 2019. We joined with other trade associations and sent a letter to House and Senate leadership

September 5, 2018 FEMA NFIP Claims Manual

FEMA released its updated claims manual for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Apr. 16, 2018 NFIP Longterm Extension Support Letter

On April 16, several organizations, including The Council, sent a letter to Congress in support of a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program.

Sept. 28. 2017 Joint Trades Senate Letter Supporting Private Flood Provisions in the FAA Extension

A group of trade associations and business organizations—including The Council—sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate in support of language that would allow consumers the choice of government or private flood insurance coverage.

July 20, 2017 Overview of Flood Insurance Reauthorization Proposals

The Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee introduced their proposal to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for six years.