U.S. states have set up insurers to provide protection in disaster-prone areas that private insurance has avoided. They are taking on more risks as calamities become widespread.

The vast majority of Americans get their flood insurance through the NFIP. Without the program, average premiums could rise ...

Monday is the deadline to sign up for private health insurance in the new online markets created by President Barack Obama's health care law. So far, about 4 out of every 5 people enrolling have ...

One week after a water main break on Culver Road released two million gallons of water, residents are still grappling with ...

Chicago homeowners are getting hammered with hefty insurance hikes, with some renewal quotes jumping as much as 60 percent ...

Property insurance rates in Chicago are surging, with increases up to 60 percent driven by extreme weather and the city's ...

Federal flood maps for New Hampshire are being upgraded to reflect changing scientific models and increased urbanization. Learn more at the open house.

As London struggles to adapt to the reality of more frequent and powerful floods, its wealthier corners are emerging as some of the most at risk.

Incomplete federal maps overlook millions of at-risk homes across the country, leaving banks, builders and homeowners in the ...

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown. That means some home sales could be stalled. Did you know that ...

Homeowners' insurance and flood insurance are typically sold as separate policies. Most flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period before they become active. It is difficult to get new ...