flood insurance

Neighborhoods on Long Island’s north shore are assessing the damage after torrential rains Sunday through Monday unleashed flash floods, burst dams and mudslides. Suffolk County officials estimate recovery efforts will cost over $50 million.

The federal government is expected to release an additional $47.5 million to the delayed Bridgeport flood control project. But there’s no sign of construction starting anytime soon.

Tweaks to the $5 million Hartford Flood Compensation pilot program are anticipated as CT officials learn the extent of the problems.

Connecticut insurance experts say the state remains a competitive market for homeowner coverage despite the industry pulling back in some parts of the country, including California and Florida.

Connecticut homeowners will see the largest share of sharp increases with 11% of homes facing increases of $100 a month or more.

U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice (D-NY) and Andrew Gabarino (R-NY) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would help protect Long Island homeowners…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is allowing more than 140,000 victims to review claims if they feel insurance companies shortchanged…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is allowing more than 140,000 victims to review claims if they feel insurance companies shortchanged…

Superstorm Sandy’s storm surge was so strong when it hit Long Island in October 2012 that it lifted up Dan Stapleton’s Long Beach home and then kicked in…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has taken the unprecedented step of reopening all Superstorm Sandy flood claims because thousands of homeowners…