The information on this page will be especially useful to insurance professionals because it covers many technical subjects, including how to become a FloodSmart Agent, details of the flood insurance manual, a link to the standard flood insurance claims forms, the Community Status Book, and more.
To receive NFIP e-mail updates
- Actuarial Assumptions and Methods - Technical Documentation
- Agent Training
- Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI™) - Earn a designation that reinforces the technical and practical knowledge and skills you need to confidently and accurately handle all aspects of flood insurance coverage. (The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not endorse any non-profit or other entity but provides links to the Institutes as a convenience to the public.)
- Become a FloodSmart Agent
- Claims Handbook
- Coastal Barrier Resource System
- Community Status Book
- FEMA Map Service Center
- Flood Insurance Manual - provides information for agents/producers who write with the NFIP
- Flood Map Information
- FloodSmart - Secured Agent Site
- Forms
- Insurance Outreach Toolkit for Flood Map Updates - a comprehensive toolkit designed to help community officials, insurance agents, realtors and others communicate effectively about flood map changes and their impact on insurance requirements
The National Flood Insurance Program Desk Reference is in three distinct sections: before the flood, during the flood, and after the flood. Community and state leaders, insurance industry professionals, as well as policyholders, renters, homeowners and businesses will find its resources helpful. We have organized this guide to provide succinct information in an easy-to-navigate document and included important, key contact information.
- NFIP & FEMA Regional Offices
- Publications for Insurance Agents to use before and after a flood
- Specific Rating Guidelines
- Standard Flood Insurance Policy Forms
- Summary of Coverage (English and Spanish)
- Training and Education - Flood Insurance Reform Act(FIRA) of 2004 - links for state actions for flood insurance training and requirements for flood insurance agents
- Underwriting forms
- Where Do I Send My Proof of Loss in Support of My Claim?
- The Write Your Own (WYO) Program