In a recent announcement, FEMA revealed its 2024 traditional reinsurance placement for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), highlighting its commitment to managing catastrophic flood losses. This move signifies the agency’s ongoing efforts to transfer financial risk to the private reinsurance market. However, in order to mitigate the impact of natural disasters effectively, the public sector and government entities need comprehensive disaster plans. This is where BOLDplanning comes into play, offering a robust solution to help organizations create and implement effective disaster plans.

FEMA’s Reinsurance Placement

Under the 2024 reinsurance placement, FEMA has transferred an additional $619.5 million of the NFIP’s financial risk to the private reinsurance market. This agreement provides coverage for losses above $7 billion arising from a single qualifying flood event. The coverage is structured to cover specific percentages of losses within different ranges, ensuring comprehensive protection. Combined with previous reinsurance placements, FEMA has successfully transferred $1.9 billion of the NFIP’s flood risk to the private sector.

The Role of Reinsurance

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