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Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: CBRA Zones and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs)

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand…

04 February 2019 Townsville, Qld - Suburbs adjacent to Townsville's Ross River were flooded when two millions litres of water was released every second from the city's dam. Unprecedented rainfall in the week leading up to this event saw the dam's level rise to nearly 250% - Photo: Cameron Laird (Ph: 0418 238811 - cameron@cameronlaird.com)

History of Flood Mitigation and Insurance Laws

From a flood insurance perspective, how did we get to where we are? Flood insurance is colorful enough on its own, but reading the history makes it even weirder.

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