Number of Flood Policies Sold in Iowa Dropping in Recent Years
The number of flood insurance policies sold in Iowa dropped 22 percent between 2011 and this year, but it’s hard to determine the reason for the decline.
The Des Moines Register reported the number of policies fell to 13,872 at the end of September from 2011’s 17,861.
Officials say some homeowners may have dropped coverage when premiums increased or because they paid off their homes so the coverage was no longer required by a bank.
Buyouts of homes in flood-prone areas may have also contributed.
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