GOITER â Without adequate iodine, the thyroid progressively enlarges (develops a goiter) as it tries to keep up with demand for thyroid hormone production. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid enlargement and goiter (see Goiter brochure). Within a goiter, nodules can develop.
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is in the process of implementing Congressionally mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 that repeal and modify the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12).
Homeowner Warranty Program (HOW) Definition An insurance policy available to new homeowners that covers significant defects relating to construction for a ten year period, even if the original construction company no longer exists. Homeowner Warranty Programs are offered by the National Association of Homebuilders, and in some states are required to be made available to new home purchasers.