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Flood
Answers to your New York state flood insurance training questions
A question-and-answer piece that addresses some of the commonly asked questions PIA’s Industry Resource Center has answered regarding the new flood insurance training requirements. 2 pages
My property is wet; it must be a flood
Discusses the problems providing coverage for water damage that can arise even when combining a homeowners policy and a flood insurance policy. 3 pages
NFIP Community Rating System—what it could mean for your insureds
An overview of the NFIP Community Rating System and how independent agents can play an active role in getting their communities to participate. 2 pages
Flood insurance frequently asked questions
Some of the common—and not so common—questions raised about the National Flood Insurance Program. 3 pages
Now that the storm has passed ...
An overview to help you educate your customers about the importance of flood insurance and how to better prepare your agency to handle a disaster. 2 pages
Something’s wet, it must be a flood, right?
Explanation of the coverage difference between a homeowners policy and a flood policy. 3 pages
The reauthorization rose ceremony
This resource kit discusses the current National Flood Insurance Program and changes being sought through reauthorization. 2 pages
ISO assists the private flood market
This resource kit provides information on ISO’s new Commercial Flood Insurance Program. 2 pages
Private flood gets personal
ISO has introduced a new Personal Flood Program to serve as a standard for the private personal flood insurance market. This resource kit offers a listing of the major changes. 2 pages
How the NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0 affects agents, clients
This resource kit is an explanation of the NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0 and the effects it has on agents and their clients. 2 pages
Back to the future of flood
Offers an overview of the NFIP’s history and how it’s moving forward in the future. 2 pages
Increased flooding elevates business insurance—knowledge and prevention are paramount
This resource kit suggests the need for building owners to consider taking further measures to protect their facilities due to recent trends in severity and frequency of natural disasters and storms. 4 pages
Clear up flood insurance misconceptions—be the adviser who helps clients prepare
Today’s climate is not only changing weather-wise, but it also is a litigious climate. Protect yourself from E&O exposure by offering flood insurance. 3 pages
Anatomy of a claim: NFIP vs. private flood claim
This resource kit a step-by-step guide for understanding the claims process for both the NFIP and private flood insurance. 2 pages
FEMA launches direct-to-consumer flood insurance quoting tool: What insurance agents need to know
Offers an overview of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Direct-to-Consumer Quoting Tool, and important tips for agents. 2 pages