Articles by Suman Naishadham and Michael Phillis

Louisiana Braces for Higher Flood Insurance Costs

In the past year, the southwestern Louisiana city of Lake Charles weathered two hurricanes, intense rainfall that sent water gushing down streets and a deep freeze that burst pipes. Yet Tommy Eastman may eventually drop coverage on his four-bedroom home, …

Flood Insurance Costs Rise in Louisiana as Risk Rating 2.0 Sets in

In the past year, the southwestern Louisiana city of Lake Charles weathered two hurricanes, intense rainfall that sent water gushing down streets and a deep freeze that burst pipes. Yet Tommy Eastman may eventually drop coverage on his four-bedroom home …