Insurance Agent Flooding Resources

Insurance agents dread hearing the phrase, “I never thought it'd happen to me,” yet it's heard all too often. Flooding is one of America's most common disasters, and unfortunately for many, it's also one of the most expensive. So, when people say that they never pictured it happening to them, what insurance agents hear is, “and so I don't have insurance.”

Thankfully for agents, the NFIP has countless resources to assist you in your mission of protecting Americans against flooding. When you're looking to write a policy, here are three pages you can bookmark to use later.

1. Resource for Writing Policies
   1. Your clients trust you to keep them informed about the protection they need. It's a job that keeps you on your toes, which is why the NFIP has threeready-to-use standard flood insurance policy forms available for you.
2. Flood Insurance Rate Map
   1. Whether you're selling flood insurance in Texas, California or Florida, chances are you'll need up-to-date rate maps. With this link, you can access the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (FMSC) and get talking points you can use to easily guide your clients through mapping changes. To make things easier for you, youcan register for email notifications of changes.
3. The NFIP Claims Handbook
   1. The NFIP claims handbook is a digital and print resource you can provide your clients to help answer their questions when you're not there. It covers actions they can take before and after a flood and can help take some of that weight off your shoulders. Knowledge is power, and empowered customers aresatisfied ones.

If you didn't already know, the NFIP has an active social media presence on LinkedIn, and we share content regularly. From flood-related trivia to key reminders and insights into the world of flooding, it's a great resource for helping any agent stay informed.

Stay connected with the NFIP and be up-to-date with the latest information and tools to help your clients protect the lives they've built.