Floods News

Time to Oust FEMA Trailers, New Orleans Officials Say

It’s time to get rid of nearly 260 FEMA trailers remaining of the 23,300 installed after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans five years ago, several City Council members say. The trailers spoil the city’s image of recovery, Housing and Human …

Iowa State Univ. Flood Damage Estimated at Up to $50M

Flooding that struck Iowa State University in August caused up to $50 million in damage and other costs, but the school started fall classes on time and won’t have to replace any of the major campus facilities that sustained damage, …

Fargo-Moorhead Red River Diversion Plan Delayed

The Army Corps of Engineers said that a diversion plan for the Red River in the Fargo-Moorhead area will be delayed because it needs to study the project more. The agency said the move is necessary because the effects downstream …

Senate Panel to Hear Extending Flood Insurance Program This Week

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire on Sept. 30, just as the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season reaches its height. The House has already passed an extension, while a Senate panel is slated to hear a bill …

Heart of the Matter

The Best Agencies to Work for in 2010 do not all look or act alike. They are of different shapes and sizes and they serve different markets. They offer different programs and benefits. They support different community activities. The Best …

Fewer Properties Expected in Flood Plain With South Dakota Project

A flood-control project in the works for more than 20 years should be completed next year, removing 1,500 properties from Sioux Falls, S.D.’s flood plain, a city official said. Once the flood-control measures are in place, probably by the end …

476 City officials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are trying to salvage 476 of the “least-badly” damaged homes that flooded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2008 by offering them to builders and nonprofit groups for free. The homes are among the …

Heart of the Matter

The Best Agencies to Work for in 2010 do not all look or act alike. They are of different shapes and sizes and they serve different markets. They offer different programs and benefits. They support different community activities. The Best …

Post-Katrina Duties and Liabilities of Insurance Agents and Brokers

The Louisiana Supreme Court Weighs In Following Hurricane Katrina, many insurance agents and brokers were sued by customers who found they were underinsured for their losses caused by the hurricane. It is fair to say that most of those claims …

Business Moves

Monarch E&S Monarch E&S Insurance Services opened new offices in Hawaii and Arizona. The Hawaii office, located in Waikoloa, will be operated by company CEO Derek Borisoff. The Arizona office, located in Chandler, will be run by Senior Underwriter for …