MyFloodInsurance.com Expands Flood Tool to Real Estate Agents, Homebuyers January 25, 2021
MyFloodInsurance.com has been expanded to allow for real estate agents and homebuyers to receive instant flood insurance quotes from multiple flood insurance companies, as well as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The My Flood Insurance widget can be added to any website to allow for direct access to the quoting system.
The Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 made flood coverage mandatory for federal mortgages on properties in high-risk flood zones. Aurora Insurance Technologies and National Flood Insurance developed My Flood Insurance to assist homebuyers and real estate agents in quoting and securing the necessary coverage, thereby avoiding flood insurance-related closing delays.
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH â City employees will receive a 3% raise that was postponed by COVID-19 uncertainties.
In a unanimous vote on first reading, the Indian Rocks City Commission agreed to the raise for 23 non-contract positions at its Jan. 12 regular meeting in City Hall. According to a spreadsheet from City Finance Director Dan Carpenter, the $23,000 budget increase for non-contract workers raises the cityâs annual payroll from $1.217 million to $1.249 million. The commission, in a second motion, also approved 3% pay raises for City Clerk Deanne Bulino O Reilly and City Manager Gregg Mims, who are contract employees.
The raises require a second reading and approval by the commission; the money should appear on paychecks as early as Feb. 17, Carpenter said. The pay increase is not retroactive to October 2020, the beginning of the fiscal year.
Changes to flood plain rules could impact seasonal campers in Hadley
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Published: 1/22/2021 10:16:13 AM
HADLEY Permanent structures within the Connecticut River floodway are already prohibited by the town, but amending the town’s flood overlay district bylaw is raising concerns that trailers and recreational vehicles that line the waterfront during the summer could be in jeopardy.
As the Planning Board this week continued discussions about bringing rules related to the floodway and flood plain into compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, members expressed worry about whether campers would continue to be allowed with a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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3 Ways the Biden Administration and Congress Can Lower America s Flood Risk and Costs
Floodwaters cover streets and property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Sept. 17, 2020, after Hurricane Sally.
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Flooding is a major, persistent, and widespread problem across the United States. 2020 brought another record-breaking hurricane season that caused billions of dollars in damage, and, with spring flood season fast approaching, the country could soon face another round of costly weather disasters. Fortunately, there are several initiatives that Joe Biden and his administration can take to mitigate flood risks to Americans as well as costs, which have ballooned by more than $100 billion each decade since the 1980s.
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Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colors, but it’s a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy is a financial safety net in case of a disaster, so you’ll want to ask a few important questions to make sure you have the coverage you need at a price you can afford.
1. What’s the dwelling coverage per square foot?
Imagine that a fire burned your house to the ground and your policy didn’t pay out enough to rebuild it. That could happen if your dwelling coverage the part of your policy that covers the structure of your home is too low.