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IBHS findings on LA County’s Palisades and Eaton Fires reinforce systems-based mitigation dramatically improves...
Findings combined with laboratory testing show home hardening and noncombustible Zone Zero are critical to reducing damage in suburban conflagrations. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released findings today from its post-event investigation of the 2025 Los Angeles County Fires, illustrating the necessity of a systems-based approach to wildfire resilience.
Cleaver, Pressley, Warren, Warnock Introduce Innovation Fund Act to Bring Down Housing Costs by...
This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and
Stay in Touch with FEMA
Wisconsin residents who applied for federal assistance may need to follow-up with FEMA for a variety of reasons such as to schedule an inspection or provide additional information or documents to move their application forward.
State Insurance Regulators Meet with FEMA Review Council at White House
With authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring later that same day, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council at the White House. During the meeting, NAIC members reiterated several longstanding priorities for state insurance regulators.
Rep. Cleaver, Senator Durbin Introduce the SPUR Housing Act to Increase Housing Supply and...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Cassidy Seeks Input from NFIP Stakeholders on Proposed Reform
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) is requesting input from National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) stakeholders and other interested parties on potential reforms to the program.
California Building Industry Association Responds to California Department of Insurance Completion of Innovative Forward-Looking...
The California Building Industry Association issued the following statement today in response to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s approval of a new wildfire catastrophe model aimed at paving way for insurers to close coverage gaps statewide.
Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage
The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
HUD Launches “Express Lane” to Expedite Financing for Residential Care Facilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the launch of a new “Express Lane” to expedite Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things
Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech on Lowering Flood Insurance Rates with Hurricane Season Underway
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the need to end the Biden-era Risk
ALTA Renews TIAC as 2025 Elite Provider
American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has renewed TIAC as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2025. ALTA’s Elite Provider Program features distinguished service providers
NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data on life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers. The reports provide market share information and identify leading insurance writers in several key lines of business. The reports reflect data filed by insurers as of March 3 and will be refreshed daily through March 7 and then each Monday throughout March.
Busting the Top Myths About Cash Home Buyers in 2025!
In today's fast-paced real estate market, cash home buyers have become a prominent force, often surrounded by a cloud of myths and misconceptions. As we delve into 2025, understanding who
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Report on Personal Auto Insurance Markets and Technological...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Federal Insurance Office (FIO) today released its Report on Personal Auto Insurance .
U.S. Department of the Treasury Report: Homeowners Insurance Costs Rising, Availability Declining as Climate-Related...
As the latest climate-related crisis unfolds in Los Angeles, Treasury releases most comprehensive data on homeowners insurance in
State Insurance Regulators Monitor the Home Insurance Market to Protect Consumers
State insurance regulators ensure consumers have access to fair, competitive, and healthy insurance markets. They fulfill this mission by monitoring their state’s insurance market and using a wide range of regulatory tools to protect the insurance-buying public. They know their market better than anyone.
HUD Announces 2025 Loan Limits
New Federal Housing Administration loan limits for Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages go up for calendar year 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
The State of the Real Estate Market in 2024
The real estate market in 2024 is navigating a complex landscape shaped by economic fluctuations, rising interest rates, and evolving consumer preferences. As the global economy faces uncertainties, the real estate sector has been particularly impacted by changes in mortgage rates, home insurance premiums, and broader market dynamics.
