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For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

ThiNational Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can't resume until it's reauthorized by Congress.'/>

With the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.

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