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Why Long-term NFIP Reform Is a Must
In my recent article in Reactions entitled Why Long-term NFIP Reform is a Must, I looked back at the flood events of 2018 through the lens of…
U.S. Flood Insurance: Top Five Things You Should...
As we move full steam in to 2019, it is worth remembering that some good progress was made during 2018 with regards to advancing the private…
What’s Happening with Flood? Ask an Expert
Flood risk is one of the most severe natural hazards in the United States, yet maybe it is one of the least well-managed, and least understood…
The Mysterious Mitigation Multiple
You will certainly have heard this statement: “Investing in mitigation action to reduce disaster consequences shows benefits relative to…
NFIP: An Opportunity for Reform
Time is tight for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A three-month extension of the NFIP signed by President Donald Trump to help…
Flood Risk, NFIP and the Role of Reinsurance
Shortly after its landfall, my colleague, Ben Brookes, and I drew attention in the RMS live Harvey updates to the fact that the storm was “not…