Top five publications

The Top 5 Publications of 2022

December is the perfect time to check in with your clients about flood insurance policy renewals to ensure they don’t experience gaps in coverage before the holiday season is in full swing. During those busy winter months, it’s easy to forget that flood insurance policies do not renew automatically. 

With the New Year just weeks away, you can help make sure your community is prepared for a flood event in 2023 and beyond. Here are the top five most popular publications and resources of 2022 you can use to inform clients of their flood risk and help homeowners, renters and business owners protect the lives they’ve built.

  1. Fast Facts on Floods & Flood Insurance Infographic
    • Do your clients know floods are the nation’s most common and costly natural disaster? Use the Fast Facts on Floods & Flood Insurance Infographic to share important flood risk facts and dispel common misconceptions about flooding and flood insurance coverage.
  2. The Agent’s Guide to Selling Flood Insurance Brochure
  3. Most Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Flood Damage Postcard
    • The Most Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Flood Damage Postcard is a great resource for quickly connecting with clients and making a statement. It highlights the importance of flood insurance, pointing out that traditional property insurance policies limit coverage for flood events. Agents, as well as real estate professionals, can use this as a tool to educate clients.
  4. NFIP Flood Insurance for Renters Brochure
    • Share the NFIP Flood Insurance for Renters Brochure with clients living in rental units . It differentiates between what a landlord possesses and what a tenant would want to cover and compares disaster assistance with flood insurance.
  5. Answers to Questions About the NFIP
    • This in-depth guide addresses frequently asked questions about the NFIP. It’s the go-to resource for agents selling and servicing flood insurance policies, as well as all members going through the claims process. Answers to Questions About the NFIP includes valuable information on what to do before and after a flood, educates readers on using flood maps, and more.

Visit agents.floodsmart.gov/resourcelibrary for additional resources you can use throughout the New Year! Additionally, hard copies of publications can be ordered, free of charge, from the Publications Warehouse using the Publications Order Form.