Changing Climate
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:39:06-04:00Changing Climate Learn about the impact changing climate has on flood events. Return to Library
Flood On the Rise
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:39:41-04:00Flood on the Rise Learn about the increasing frequency of flood events. Return to Library
Hurricane Harvey
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:40:18-04:00Hurricane Harvey Learn about the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey. Return to Library
It Never Floods Here
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:40:44-04:00It Never Floods Here January 27, 2020 Learn about the most common misconception about flooding. Return to Library
Additions & Extensions
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:41:17-04:00Additions & Extensions January 27, 2020 Learn how the NFIP flood policy views building additions and extensions. Return to Library
Flood Policy Reformation
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:41:39-04:00Flood Policy Reformation January 27, 2020 Learn about the flood policy reformation process. Return to Library
Misrated Flood Policies
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:42:07-04:00Misrated Flood Policies January 27, 2020 Learn about the implications of having a misrated flood insurance policy. Return to Library
A Guide to NFIP Acronyms
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:42:29-04:00A Guide to NFIP Acronyms January 27, 2020 Learn about a number of the most widely used NFIP acronyms. Return to Library
Assignment of a Flood Policy
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:42:59-04:00Assignment of a Flood Policy January 27, 2020 Learn about how a buyer of a property may be able to assume a current flood policy. Return to Library
Levee Invaders
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T18:47:23-04:00Levee Invaders January 27, 2020 Learn about the rodent Nutria and how they are destroying levees and raising the risk of flood. Return to Library
15 Useful Flood Facts & Statistics
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:07:19-04:0015 Useful Flood Facts & Statistics January 27, 2020 A short compilation of some of the most useful flood facts and statistics. Return to Library
A Walk Through the Elevation Certificate
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:07:48-04:00A Walk Through the Elevation Certificate January 27, 2020 Learn about the various elements of the Elevation Certificate. Return to Library
Using Technology to Speed Flooding Recovery
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:08:15-04:00Using Technology to Speed Flooding Recovery January 27, 2020 Learn how technology advancements are helping to speed up recovery efforts post flood. Return to Library
Flood Policy Retention Part 2
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:08:45-04:00Flood Policy Retention Part 2 January 27, 2020 Learn about the importance of flood insurance policy retention, part 2. Return to Library
Flood Policy Retention Part 1
Michelle Powell2020-02-18T18:21:17-05:00Flood Policy Retention Part 1 January 27, 2020 Learn about the importance of flood insurance policy retention, part 1. Return to Library
Levee Deterioration
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:09:43-04:00Levee Deterioration January 27, 2020 Learn about aging levee systems and their impact to flood risk. Return to Library
Flood Insurance & Grandfathering
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:10:10-04:00Flood Insurance & Grandfathering January 27, 2020 Learn about grandfathering and how it applies to flood insurance. Return to Library
Flood Insurance vs. Disaster Assistance
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:10:38-04:00Flood Insurance vs. Disaster Assistance January 27, 2020 Learn about the key differences between flood insurance and disaster assistance and why flood insurance is the better option. Return to Library
Tsunamis and Pacific Ocean Fault Lines
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:11:11-04:00Tsunamis and Pacific Ocean Fault Lines January 27, 2020 Learn about tsunamis and Pacific Ocean fault lines and how they contribute to flood events. Return to Library
The Changing World of Flood
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:12:10-04:00The Changing World of Flood February 18, 2020 Learn about the changing world of flood and how NFS can help you navigate those choppy waters. Return to Library
Hurricane Preparedness – During a Hurricane
Michelle Powell2020-07-17T20:13:10-04:00Hurricane Preparedness - During a Hurricane December 20, 2019 Learn about what to do during a hurricane. Return to Library
Coverage options – Tailoring coverage
Michelle Powell2020-12-10T20:55:12-05:00Coverage options - Tailoring coverage Learn about customizing coverage to meet policyholder needs. Return to Library How Much Does It Cost? Flood protection with the government-run National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) starts as low as $15/month. Currently, there are around 60 insurance companies that sell the NFIP flood product. The price is standardized across all insurance companies and is set by the Government. What Factors Will Affect Your Premium? The price you will pay for flood insurance will depend mainly on the following factors: Flood risk zone where your building is located Occupancy [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Before A Hurricane
Michelle Powell2020-02-18T17:44:44-05:00Hurricane Preparedness - Before A Hurricane December 20, 2019 Learn what to do if a hurricane is coming. Return to Library
What is covered?
Michelle Powell2019-12-20T16:04:50-05:00What is covered? December 20, 2019 Learn about flood insurance coverage. Return to Library
Claims – My customer needs to make a claim
Michelle Powell2020-02-20T22:17:53-05:00Claims - My customer needs to make a claim December 20, 2019 Learn about filing a flood insurance claim. Return to Library What to do if your policyholder needs to make a claim Collect your flood insurance policy documents. On the information page, you should find the phone number to call to turn in your claim. If you don’t have flood insurance you should still contact your homeowner’s insurance company to see if they have any endorsements or coverage extensions that might help out. If neither of the above apply, and your area [...]