Federal Register #2026-08728

FEMA Solicits Private Insurers for FY 2027 National Flood Insurance Program Write Your Own Arrangement

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking private property insurers to participate in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Write Your Own (WYO) Program. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Office: Federal Insurance Directorate, Resilience - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to private property insurance companies - Products/Services Requested: - Authorization for insurers to sell and service NFIP flood insurance policies under their own brand - Services include policy administration, claims adjustment and payment, premium collection, customer service, and compliance reporting - No part numbers or specific product quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Insurers must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for handling controlled unclassified information - Adherence to federal suspension and debarment rules - Evaluation based on industry performance data, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance - Arrangement effective for one year with possible extensions for orderly transfer or cessation of business - Place of Performance: - FEMA Headquarters, 400 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20472

Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement for private property insurers interested in participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Interested insurers must submit intent to subscribe or re-subscribe by September 2, 2026. The arrangement allows private insurers to sell NFIP flood insurance policies under their own names and adjust and pay claims arising under the Standard Flood Insurance Policy. FEMA will evaluate requests to participate based on publicly available information, industry performance data, and other criteria.

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