For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Thu Oct 16 2025
Description: The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can't resume until it's reauthorized by Congress. That may force buyers to postpone or cancel home sales, as NPR's Greg Allen reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy