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How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance

WBUR

Published October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

With the government shut down, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. That’s created problems for homebuyers who need flood insurance. But it’s a boon to private companies that offer flood insurance coverage.

NPR’s Greg Allen reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.