Flood remains compliance challenge

This podcast discusses the persistent compliance challenges financial institutions face with flood insurance requirements. The hosts explain that while the statutory requirements seem straightforward—including determining if property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), providing proper notices, requiring adequate coverage, escrowing premiums, and force-placing insurance when necessary—many institutions struggle due to the lack of specific written regulations and varying interpretations from regulators. Key compliance issues include problems with contents coverage (especially when security documents contain blanket provisions securing all contents), timing delays in ordering determinations and notifications, failure to provide proper return receipt proof of notices, inadequate coverage calculations, insufficient ongoing monitoring, untimely force-placement, and improper vetting of private insurance policies. These violations can result in significant civil money penalties, making it essential for financial institutions to take flood insurance provisions seriously and ensure consistent compliance across all aspects of the program. Brought to you by GeoDataVision and M&M Consulting