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2023 Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) Commentary

2023 Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) Commentary

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."

Redesign to the NFIP Claims Manual Posted Online

Redesign to the NFIP Claims Manual Posted Online

Redesign to the NFIP Claims Manual Posted Online

Saturday, July 1, 2023

The updated edition of the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Claims Manual effective June 29, 2023, is now available at Flood Insurance Manuals and Handbooks | FEMA.gov.

NFIP Claims Manual with effective date 10/2021

NFIP Claims Manual with effective date 10/2021

NFIP Claims Manual with effective date 10/2021

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

This manual improves clarity of flood insurance claims guidance to NFIP Write Your Own (WYO) companies, flood vendors, flood adjusters and examiners, so that policyholders experience consistency and reliability of service.

Source: FEMA Website

NFIP Claims Manual Effective June 1, 2019

NFIP Claims Manual Effective June 1, 2019

NFIP Claims Manual Effective June 1, 2019

National Flood Insurance Program

Sunday, January 13, 2019

The purpose of the NFIP Claims Manual is to improve clarity of claims guidance to WYOs, vendors, adjusters, and examiners so that policyholders experience consistency and reliability of service. The manual provides processes for handling claims from the notice of loss to final payment.

All NFIP bulletins, other than those announcing Flood Insurance Claims Office numbers, Flood Response Office locations, claims adjuster briefings, and current/future program changes, are superseded by this manual and of no further effect.

Source: NFIP

NFIP Information for Claims Adjusters

NFIP Information for Claims Adjusters

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.

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FAQ

Computers and software
Do you just get so frustrated with your windows computer loosing the printer drivers or failed to function right in the middle of a storm. How about the good ole hard drive crashing and then you have to find someone capable enough to pull the data of
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RE Getting Started
This post was moved here from the Catastrophe Central Forums: "Hi guys! I've been lurking on this board for a while. I got my TX adjusting license a few months ago. Attended classes for adjusting and Xactimate. I've done the Citizen's certific
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Certifications that will help get an adjuster deployed sooner!
I am considering 3 additions to my adjusting abilities: NFIP certification, Certified HAAG roof inspector, and Rope and Harness Certification. Can anyone tell me ( in order of their value to vendors and carriers) which of thes
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Posted In: Training - Licensing - Certification

SHINGLE MATCHING
Remember the days of Minnesota and Wisconsin when the lawsuits required us to match siding and shingles? I am working a commercial wind claim on a shopping center in Texas. Liberty Mutual is the carrier. Their first inclination is t
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Posted In: The Claim File

Ladders
Can anyone tell me where I can find a ladder that would come apart and fit in the trunk of a ford tarus?
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Anyone have a Comprehensive List of Tools?
I'd love to see an essential inventory list before I leave.
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TELESCOPIC LADDERS
I just wanted to get some input from experienced users of the telescopic ladders
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Questions about the claim adjuster business
I just graduated college with an insurance degree, and got married 2 months ago....I have a few questions that I wanted to ask current adjusters. Are you away from home a lot, and for how long on average are you away from home? Are you gone 4 days ou
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Posted In: General

Newbie Questions Experienced Guys Please Help
I am cutting and pasting this post by Alex which was posted on the Catastrophe Central Forums. I moved it over here because of CADO's policy to post these types of questions only in the community forum. Alex wrote:
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Want to be a cat adjuster
I want to be a cat adjuster, but have very few leads on how to get started. I have a background in new home construction. I have a general contractors lic. for the state of Arkansas. We all know how the construction
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Need a mentor
I am about to embark on becoming a CAT property adjuster. I am a NC resident and am looking for a mentor to help me in this process. I need someone who is not bothered by seemingly unimportant questions. I want someone who is experi
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Posted In: Training - Licensing - Certification

Watt Power Inverter for autos.
Have been informed by my company that we will need to table top 60-80% of claims. Question: what dc to ac inverter (and wattage 200, 400) is best for the least amount of money. There are a lot of them out there. Have PC, Printer, Tom Tom, Cel
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Car Desks - What is the best solution on the market?
What is the best car desk rig on the market?
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Getting a job.
Hello, I am a newly licensed adjsuter in NC. I have just completed basic and advance Xactimate training at Xactware in Utah. I have read some of these posts off and on for a couple of months and have come to the conclusion that most do not recommend
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Adjuster tools
Where can I find assorted adjuster tools, like the Acculine Grid, shingle guages and the like? I've done a lot of searching online, with no real luck. Is there a preffered site that you guys like to visit? Thanks in advance.Bud
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NEED A MENTOR
I am looking for someone to mentor me in the field of claims adjusting. My family and I have been threw two ajor claims and I am intrested in learning the field and being able to help other people as well as make a living. I live in the Austin
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Posted In: Getting Started

Computer thoughts
Looking for advice from advanced users about computers. If you have something other than a common lap top I am interested. Do you run Xactimate with Vista? What version of Vista do you use? Is it 32 bit or 64 bit. How much RAM are you running? What v
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Posted In: Tools of the Trade

New Student With Questions
After a long time of not knowing what career path to choose I have to decided that I'd like to be a claims adjuster. I've searched this forum and found lots of good information, but I still I have a few questions on how to obtain
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Posted In: General

how much staff guys make?
Say, if you are a staff adjuster for Allstate? How much would you make a year?
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Posted In: General

Yet another CAT Adjuster Wannabe
Greetings, Just read the responses to Stacy Hudson's post regarding US Staffing and became slightly disillusioned. But reflecting on the inexperience of some of my classmates in real estate inspection school I understand the the prospects offered
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Newbie needs tips
Hello everyone, This is my first post so let me briefly introduce myslef. I am starting out in the field adjuster position . I am currently employed by a large insurance company. I have prior claims experience but not related to property adjust
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tool belt
Does anyone use a tool belt for holding your tape, Roof pitch gauge, Lazer tape measure, Camera etc and if so what style do you like .
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Posted In: Tools of the Trade

Ride a long
Does anyone need a helper? How do you find someone to help with their claims? My husband and I are willing to help.
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Posted In: Getting Started

Newbie Question -- What should I do next?
Hello folks. Brand newbie here!. I've been reading the site for while, so I hope my first post this isn't too dumb of a question. I've gotten licenced in Florida (I live in Pensacola) and have begun sending apps to different cat adjus
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Posted In: Getting Started

Roof Chalk
Just wondering what you olde....I mean more experienced guys use to mark your roofs. I use welders chalk, its hard and lasts a while, and its not as messy as colored sidewalk chalk. But is is hard to see on a grey 3 tab or white roof. I was walking t
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Posted In: Tools of the Trade

Listed below are some links to other blog post and articles on other sites.

Dimechimes ClaimSmentor Adjuster Information Blog
Organization Chart for the Claims Handling Blame Game- A Humorous Graph -A Serious Look at Claim Bad Faith Issues
On the page the above link takes you to you will find links to some of her other articles at the end of the above article.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT CAT ADJUSTER?
Article written by John Postava
On the Ryze Claim Solutions webite

You can find additional post from John and Dimechimes in the CADO forums, they have made many post over the years contributing to the community by sharing their knowledge and experiance.

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