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Reason Code 04: Duplicate NFIP Policies

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	''This table can be seen on pages 6-5 and 6-6 of the {{FIM\|167}}.''		''This table can be seen on pages 6-5 and 6-6 of the {{FIM\|page=167}}.''

	==== Additional Guidance ====		==== Additional Guidance ====

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	* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.		* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.
	* When a duplicate policy with a later effective date has been created by the insurer, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured. [https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip_flood-insurance-manual_042024.pdf#page=176]		* When a duplicate policy with a later effective date has been created by the insurer, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured. [https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip_flood-insurance-manual_042024.pdf#page=176]
	* If the duplicate policy is ~~from~~ a ~~different source~~, see Reason Code 26.		* If the duplicate policy is covered by a non-NFIP carrier (private flood policy or endorsement), see [[Cancellation Qualifying Reasons/RC 26\|Reason Code 26]].

	== Required Documents ==		== Required Documents ==
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	* Copies of both NFIP policy declarations pages showing the same insured building or contents.		* Copies of both NFIP policy declarations pages showing the same insured building or contents.

	~~=== Document Gallery ===~~
	* '''Duplicate NFIP Policy:''' Declarations pages showing duplicate coverage.
	* '''Cancellation Request:''' Signed request from the policyholder selecting which policy to cancel.

	== Scenarios for Context ==		== Scenarios for Context ==

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Additional Guidance

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	* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.		* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.
	* When a duplicate policy with a later effective date has been created by the insurer, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip_flood-insurance-manual_042024.pdf#page=176		* When a duplicate policy with a later effective date has been created by the insurer, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured. [https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip_flood-insurance-manual_042024.pdf#page=176]
	* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.		* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.

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	==== Additional Guidance ====		==== Additional Guidance ====
	* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.		* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.
	* When a duplicate policy ~~has~~ a later effective date, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured.		* When a duplicate policy with a later effective date has been created by the insurer, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nfip_flood-insurance-manual_042024.pdf#page=176
	* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.		* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.

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	==== Additional Guidance ====		==== Additional Guidance ====
	* If both policies have the same effective date, the policyholder ~~must~~ select which policy to cancel.		* If both policies have the '''same effective date''', the policyholder is allowed to select which policy to cancel.
	* ~~If an earlier~~ policy ~~is canceled under an exception (e.g.~~, to ~~establish a common expiration date)~~, ~~refund provisions for that reason code apply~~.		* When a duplicate policy has a later effective date, the request to cancel '''only needs to be signed by the agent''', not the insured.
	* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.		* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.

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	\|Copies of the duplicate NFIP policy declarations pages showing coverage for the same property.		\|Copies of the duplicate NFIP policy declarations pages showing coverage for the same property.
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	''This table can be seen on ~~page~~ 6-5 of the {{FIM\|~~164~~}}.''		''This table can be seen on pages 6-5 and 6-6 of the {{FIM\|167}}.''

	==== Additional Guidance ====		==== Additional Guidance ====

WikiAdmin: Created page with "=== Reason Code 04: Duplicate NFIP Policies === This reason code applies when there are two or more NFIP policies covering the same building or contents. The insurer must cancel the policy with the later effective date unless there are specific exceptions that allow cancellation of the earlier policy. {| class="wikitable" !'''Condition''' !'''Details''' |- |'''Eligibility for Cancellation''' |If multiple NFIP policies are issued for the same building or contents, the p..."

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Created page with "=== Reason Code 04: Duplicate NFIP Policies === This reason code applies when there are two or more NFIP policies covering the same building or contents. The insurer must cancel the policy with the later effective date unless there are specific exceptions that allow cancellation of the earlier policy. {| class="wikitable" !'''Condition''' !'''Details''' |- |'''Eligibility for Cancellation''' |If multiple NFIP policies are issued for the same building or contents, the p..."

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=== Reason Code 04: Duplicate NFIP Policies ===

This reason code applies when there are two or more NFIP policies covering the same building or contents. The insurer must cancel the policy with the later effective date unless there are specific exceptions that allow cancellation of the earlier policy.

{| class="wikitable"
!'''Condition'''
!'''Details'''
|-
|'''Eligibility for Cancellation'''
|If multiple NFIP policies are issued for the same building or contents, the policy with the later effective date must be canceled. If both policies have the same effective date, the policyholder may choose which policy to keep.
|-
|'''Effective Date of Cancellation'''
|The effective date of the duplicate policy, unless an exception applies.
|-
|'''Policy Terms Eligible for Refund'''
|The term in which the duplicate coverage began and subsequent renewed terms, up to 5 years prior to the cancellation request.
|-
|'''Type of Refund'''
|Full premium refund, including surcharges and fees, if the duplicate policy with the same or later effective date is canceled. If an exception allows cancellation of the earlier policy, a pro-rata refund applies, excluding the Federal Policy Fee and Probation Surcharge.
|-
|'''Required Documentation'''
|Copies of the duplicate NFIP policy declarations pages showing coverage for the same property.
|}
''This table can be seen on page 6-5 of the {{FIM|164}}.''

==== Additional Guidance ====
* If both policies have the same effective date, the policyholder must select which policy to cancel.
* If an earlier policy is canceled under an exception (e.g., to establish a common expiration date), refund provisions for that reason code apply.
* If the duplicate policy is from a different source, see Reason Code 26.

== Required Documents ==
To process this cancellation reason, underwriters must verify the documentation provided.

* Copies of both NFIP policy declarations pages showing the same insured building or contents.

=== Document Gallery ===
* '''Duplicate NFIP Policy:''' Declarations pages showing duplicate coverage.
* '''Cancellation Request:''' Signed request from the policyholder selecting which policy to cancel.

== Scenarios for Context ==

'''Scenario 1:''' <br>
A homeowner accidentally purchases two NFIP policies for the same building through different agents. Upon discovery, they submit a cancellation request with copies of both policies, and the later policy is canceled.

'''Scenario 2:''' <br>
A lender mistakenly places flood insurance on a property that already has an NFIP policy. The policyholder provides both policy declarations pages, and the lender's policy is canceled with a full refund.

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