NFIP Information for Claims Adjusters

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Information on some of the resources for adjusters that can be found on the NFIP site.

S.C. Private Flood Insurance Act Enacted, Aims to Make Flood Insurance More Accessible

Source: SC DOI Press Release

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

From the September 30, 2020 Press Release

"Columbia, S.C. – Monday, Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Private Flood Insurance Act into law (S. 882). This Act aims to foster innovative flood insurance coverage in South Carolina, allowing insurers the ability to test products in the market and offer consumers greater choice for flood insurance coverage. "

To apply to claims reported with a date of loss of September 17, 2022, and later.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

The information below comes the WYO Bulletin W-22007 issued 10/1/2022

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 WYO Financial Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement (“Arrangement”) at IV.C.2 authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in its sole discretion, to authorize the use of an alternative Fee Schedule to ensure the availability of qualified insurance adjusters during catastrophic flooding events.

2023 Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) Commentary

Source: NFIP WYO Company Bulletins

Sunday, September 24, 2023

" FEMA is pleased to announce the release of its SFIP Commentary. The SFIP Commentary complements the NFIP Claims Manual (June 2023) by helping claims professionals quickly find current NFIP guidance relevant to key provisions and concepts contained within the Standard Flood Insurance Policy. The Commentary primarily refers to the Dwelling Form but highlights points of difference with the General Property and Residential Condominium Building Association Policy (RCBAP) as applicable."

2024 NFIP Claims Adjuster Presentations

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Webinar Registration Now Open

Adjusters seeking to maintain their active registered status must attend an NFIP Claims Presentation each calendar year.