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Senate approves 60-day extension of federal flood insurance program

by MBJ Staff Published: May 25,2012

Tags: bills, federal agency, federal government, federal program, flood insurance, flooding, floods, home insurance, insurance, lawmakers, laws, legislative, levees, rain, senators, severe weather, Weather

WASHINGTON — Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) issued the following statement following Senate approval of a 60-day extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in conjunction with an agreement to begin debate on a long-term reauthorization measure in June: “I am pleased an agreement has been reached that will allow a short extension of the [...] [...]

More insurers writing wind coverage policies on Coast

by Associated Press Published: May 7,2012

Tags: home insurance, homeowners, homeowners insurance, homes, houses, hurricanes, insurance, residences, residential real estate, residents, severe weather, tropical weather, Weather, wind coverage

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Traditional insurance companies are still generally avoiding coastal risks. But a few companies new to Mississippi’s coastal market are writing wind coverage for well-built homes near the waterfront. So are insurance carriers that are not licensed in Mississippi. Angelyn Treutel is an independent insurance agent and vice president of the agency [...] [...]

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