Flood In Focus
How Remote Adjusting Can Benefit the Claims Process This CAT Season
Remote claims adjusting will make flood response operations a lot smoother this and every CAT season to come.
Your Hurricane Season 2021 Forecast: Prepare for the Storms You’ve Already Seen
The 2021 hurricane season is around the corner and Colorado State University’s Dr. Phil Klotzbach is preparing to release the annual forecast.
The Economic Impact of Flooding, Part 3: The Legacy of Super Storm Sandy
The third part of our series on the economic impact of flooding looks back at the legacy of Super Storm Sandy and the programs it inspired to prepare NYC.
How Agents Can Walk First-Time Homebuyers through Purchasing Flood Insurance
With millions of Americans buying homes for the first time, insurance agents must be prepared to educate their customers about the realities of flood risk.
The Economic Impact of Flooding, Part 2: A Look Back at Mississippi Flooding in 2019 and 2020
The Mississippi’s record-breaking floods in 2019 were followed by devastating floods in 2020. The economic impact of flooding will be felt for years to come.
The Economic Impact of Flooding, Part 1: After Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta
Hurricane Delta hit just weeks after Hurricane Laura delivered a deadly storm surge. The repeat flooding hindered the initial response and the community's recovery.
Why Better Flood Claim Management Is Good News for Real Estate
Improvements to flood claim management aren’t just good news for people filing claims – it's a positive signal for the real estate industry as flooding increases.
Beyond Property Protection: How Communities Can Invest in Flood Mitigation
Here are three strategies for mitigating flood risk on a community level.
What We Can Learn from Flood Control in the Netherlands
The Dutch are masters of disaster prevention, especially when it comes to managing flood water. Here’s what we can learn from their flood preparedness efforts.
How National Flood Services Tests Our Own Flood Response Plan without a Drop of Water
Just like actors rehearse before they perform, flood insurance teams practice responses when it’s dry to be best prepared when a flood strikes.
Remote Adjusting: Meet Homeowners Where They Live
Remote adjusting enables flood insurance policyholders to file claims on their own time, on their own terms.
Insurance Agents: Add Value by Helping Customers Develop a Flood Mitigation Plan
Five ways insurance agents can help homeowners understand their flood exposure and mitigate their risk.
To Expand Your Risk Mitigation Toolkit, Raise Your Local Disaster Awareness
As a homeowner, you’re constantly balancing risks against your budget. The best way to do this is to have a broad awareness of the environmental flood risks in your area.
Who Will Tell You about Your Property’s Flood Risk?
Here’s what property buyers should keep in mind when asking about flood risk.
National Flood Services Looks Ahead to 2021: A Q&A with Jonathan Young
National Flood Services’ Jonathan Young on what customer experience in flood insurance will look like in 2021
Why an Incomplete Picture of Flood Risk Makes Marginalized Communities More Vulnerable to Flooding
Without a complete picture of flood risk, there’s no way to know who is most vulnerable. But with new tech, the maps are changing.
National Flood Services: 3 Lessons Learned from 35 Years on the Frontlines of Disaster Recovery
National Flood Services claims director Robert Butler has been on the frontlines of the industry for over three decades. We sat down with him to reflect on what he learned along the way.
Flood Maps: Are You One of the 6 Million Homeowners whose Flood Map Is Out of Date?
When’s the last time you check your property’s flood risk maps? It may have changed since then.
Flood Insurance: How COVID-19 Made Us Better Prepared for the Next National Crisis
The pandemic has taught us all a lot about protecting the lives we've built. Being prepared for the next storm with flood insurance is just one way we can protect our homes and businesses.
An Inch of Floodwater Means $25k in Damage
Just an inch of floodwater could cost you as much as $25k in repairs. Here’s how you can keep your property safe from financial and physical losses associated with flood risk.
Why Public Private Partnerships Are the Key to Better Public Programs
Public-private partnerships let governments tap the tech, talent, and customer service experience of private firms to deliver exceptional programs.
Winter Flood Risk 101: How Snowmelt, Ice Jams, and Winter Storms Turn to Floods – and How to Protect Your Property
Snow and ice aren’t the only forms of water to worry about in the winter. It can still flood – which means you shouldn’t let your guard down when it comes to protecting your property.
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season 2021
The 2020 hurricane season was predicted to be worse than average and it delivered. Here’s what you can learn from the busiest hurricane season on record.
Help Americans Find the Flood Insurance Coverage They Need – Online
Americans want guidance when buying a flood insurance policy online and agents are positioned to become trusted advisors.
Flood Risk and Climate Change
Here’s a breakdown of how global warming accelerates the impact of flooding worldwide – and what you can do to protect your home or property.