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|text = This procedure explains how agents can submit a '''[[NFIP Cancellations|cancellation request for an NFIP policy]]'''. <br>
|text = This procedure explains how agents can submit a '''[[NFIP Cancellations|cancellation request for an NFIP policy]]'''. <br>
This will not auto-issue and must be reviewed by Underwriting before it is cancelled.
This will not auto-issue and must be reviewed by Underwriting before it is cancelled.
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|caption = Use the "Policy Actions" menu along the right side of the page.
|caption = Use the "Policy Actions" menu along the right side of the page.
|text    = <big>'''Open the [[Policy Record]]'''</big>
|text    = <big>'''Open the [[Policy Record]].'''</big>
To start the policy cancellation process
To start the policy cancellation process
* Find the '''Policy Actions''' block on the right
* Find the '''Policy Actions''' block on the right
* Choose "'''Cancel Policy'''"
* Choose "'''Cancel Policy'''"
{{Attention|Policies cannot be cancelled because the insured no longer wants it. <br>There must be a Qualifying Reason.}}
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# '''Abandon''': Exit the cancellation without submitting anything
# '''Abandon''': Exit the cancellation without submitting anything
# '''Submit''': Create the Request Form and add any uploaded cancellation documents
# '''Submit''': Create the Request Form and add any uploaded cancellation documents
All sections will be shown after a '''Qualifying Reason''' is chosen from the first dropdown box.
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|title = 2. Qualifying Reason
|title = 2. Qualifying Reason
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<big>'''Choose the appropriate Qualifying Reason.'''</big>
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For instance, most policies are cancelled after the sale of the building, which is at the top of the list.
For instance, most policies are cancelled after the sale of the building, which is at the top of the list.
* The '''Reason Codes''' are used for reporting to FEMA
* The '''Reason Codes''' are used for reporting to FEMA
* The cancellation '''effective date''' will change based on the Qualifying Reason
* The Qualifying Reason will determine the cancellation '''effective date'''
* The '''Reason Code can be changed''' after submitting the request to Underwriting
* The '''Reason Code can be changed''' after submitting the request to Underwriting
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|title = 3. Supporting Documentation
|title = 3. Supporting Documentation
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|content = <big>'''Upload the Supporting Documentation.'''</big>
Upload any required documentation, such as:
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* NFIP Cancellation/Nullification Request form signed by the policyholder
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* Proof of sale, duplicate coverage, or other applicable evidence
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Verify that all uploaded files are properly labeled and linked to the policy record.
|caption = Upload supporting documentation for the cancellation
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Select the button that shows "'''Click to add more files or drop them'''".
 
Upload any '''[[Required Cancellation Documents]]''' as shown under the '''Qualifying Reason''', such as:
* Proof of sale (Reason Code 01)
* Duplicate declarations page (Reason Code 04)
* [[Cancellation Verification Letter]] (Reason Code 28)
These documents will become part of the [[Policy Documents]]. Additional documents can be added after this first request has been submitted.
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Documents can be '''removed from this list''' after they are uploaded by clicking the '''Trash Can icon''' on the right.
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|title = 4. Effective Date
|title = 4. Effective Date
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|content = <big>'''Choose the correct [[NFIP Cancellation Effective Dates|Cancellation Effective Date]].'''</big><br>
* Review the entered information for accuracy and completeness.
Enter or choose the appropriate date. Effective dates chosen before the policy inception date may cause errors.
* Submit the cancellation request through the Equinox platform for processing.
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{{Attention|Underwriting may '''adjust the Effective Date''' based on details in the documents or the date the request was received.}}
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|title = 5. Refund
|content = <big>'''If applicable, choose where the Refund should be sent.'''</big><br>
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|text    = The refund amount will be calculated by the effective date and the refund rules.<br>
Below the calculation, the agent has options to choose who will be paid ("'''Pay to'''") and where the check will be mailed ("'''Mail refund to'''").
If the '''Insured buttons''' are used, the refund will be paid and sent '''using the details currently on file'''.
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If "'''Other'''" is chosen, complete the form fields to adjust who is shown on the check and where it will be mailed.
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* Review the entered information for accuracy and completeness.
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* Submit the cancellation request through the Equinox platform for processing.
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|caption = After choosing the "Submit" button, the system will confirm the cancellation request.
|text    = After choosing the "Submit" button, the system will confirm the cancellation request.
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|caption = An underwriting notification will be shown after the cancellation request has been submitted.
|text    = An underwriting notification will be shown after the cancellation request has been submitted.
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The policy will show a "'''Pending Cancellation'''" flag.
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|caption = The cancellation request and uploaded documents will be shown in the '''[[Policy Documents]]'''.
|text    = The cancellation request and uploaded documents will be shown in the '''[[Policy Documents]]'''.
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|caption = The actions taken by agents (blue) and underwriters (orange) are shown in the '''Activity Log'''.
|text    = The actions taken by agents (blue boxes) and underwriters (orange boxes) are shown in the '''Activity Log'''.
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 6 March 2025

This Equinox Procedure is for Agents. Find a complete list here.

This procedure explains how agents can submit a cancellation request for an NFIP policy.
This will not auto-issue and must be reviewed by Underwriting before it is cancelled.

Procedural Steps

1. Policy Record

Use the "Policy Actions" menu along the right side of the page.
Open the Policy Record.

To start the policy cancellation process

  • Find the Policy Actions block on the right
  • Choose "Cancel Policy"
Policies cannot be cancelled because the insured no longer wants it.
There must be a Qualifying Reason.
NFIP Policy Cancellation page
This will open the NFIP Policy Cancellation page.

This page has the following sections:

  1. Qualifying Reason dropdown list
  2. Upload Cancellation Documents
  3. Cancellation Effective Date
  4. Cancellation Refund and Mailing Instructions
  5. Abandon: Exit the cancellation without submitting anything
  6. Submit: Create the Request Form and add any uploaded cancellation documents
All sections will be shown after a Qualifying Reason is chosen from the first dropdown box.

2. Qualifying Reason

Choose the appropriate Qualifying Reason.
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Choose the appropriate qualifying reason from the dropdown list
The NFIP Cancellation Qualifying Reasons are listed from the top-down based on how common they are.

For instance, most policies are cancelled after the sale of the building, which is at the top of the list.

  • The Reason Codes are used for reporting to FEMA
  • The Qualifying Reason will determine the cancellation effective date
  • The Reason Code can be changed after submitting the request to Underwriting

3. Supporting Documentation

Upload the Supporting Documentation.
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Upload supporting documentation for the cancellation
Select the button that shows "Click to add more files or drop them".

Upload any Required Cancellation Documents as shown under the Qualifying Reason, such as:

These documents will become part of the Policy Documents. Additional documents can be added after this first request has been submitted.

Documents can be removed from this list after they are uploaded by clicking the Trash Can icon on the right.

Remove documents from the cancellation submission by clicking the Trash Can icon.

4. Effective Date

Choose the correct Cancellation Effective Date.

Enter or choose the appropriate date. Effective dates chosen before the policy inception date may cause errors.

Choose the correct Cancellation Effective Date
Underwriting may adjust the Effective Date based on details in the documents or the date the request was received.

5. Refund

If applicable, choose where the Refund should be sent.
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Confirm who will receive the refund and where it should be sent.
The refund amount will be calculated by the effective date and the refund rules.

Below the calculation, the agent has options to choose who will be paid ("Pay to") and where the check will be mailed ("Mail refund to").

If the Insured buttons are used, the refund will be paid and sent using the details currently on file.
Adjust who will be shown on the refund check and where it will be mailed.
If "Other" is chosen, complete the form fields to adjust who is shown on the check and where it will be mailed.

6. Submit and Follow-up

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After choosing the "Submit" button, the system will confirm the cancellation request.
After choosing the "Submit" button, the system will confirm the cancellation request.
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An underwriting notification will be shown after the cancellation request has been submitted.
An underwriting notification will be shown after the cancellation request has been submitted.
The policy will show a "Pending Cancellation" flag.

The policy will show a "Pending Cancellation" flag.

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The cancellation request and uploaded documents will be shown in the Policy Documents.
The cancellation request and uploaded documents will be shown in the Policy Documents.
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The actions taken by agents (blue) and underwriters (orange) are shown in the Activity Log.
The actions taken by agents (blue boxes) and underwriters (orange boxes) are shown in the Activity Log.

This page may need to be edited based on suggestions or concerns. Read more in the Discussion page.

This page contains details about NFIP Cancellations.
Find more in the How To Cancel section of the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual.