NFIP Policy Changes

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Policy Guide

Standard Flood Insurance Policy

Applications

Equinox Procedure
Waiting Periods : Occupancy Foundations : Discounts

New Business

Elevation Certificates
Primary Residence
BRCV : Venting : Condos

Renewals

Equinox Procedure
Billing Changes

Changes

Equinox Procedures
Mortgagee : Insured
Transfer of Ownership
Coverage Limits

Cancellations

Equinox Procedure
Request Forms : Signatures
Reasons : Documents

Endorsement Types

Level	Category	Description	Examples	Complexity Rationale
1	Administrative Changes	Basic updates to policy information without affecting coverage or premiums. Requires minimal documentation.	- Updating mortgagee clause (name, address, loan number) - Correcting typos - Adding unit numbers to addresses	No premium impact, straightforward, and minimal insurer involvement.
2	Ownership and Agent-Related Changes	Updates involving stakeholders like ownership transfers or agent changes. May require supporting documentation and signatures.	- Assigning policy to new property owner - Changing agent of record	Involves validation by insurer and requires key stakeholder updates.
3	Non-Premium-Bearing Coverage Adjustments	Coverage changes without premium adjustments. Typically involve removing duplications or aligning coverage with valid explanations.	- Removing duplicate coverage - Reducing building coverage (e.g., after partial demolition)	Requires documentation and review but no financial recalculations.
4	Premium-Bearing Coverage Adjustments	Changes affecting premiums. Require FEMA calculations and may involve waiting periods, prorated amounts, or refunds.	- Adding/increasing coverage - Decreasing deductible - Applying rating corrections (e.g., First Floor Height)	Financial recalculations, documentation, and interaction with FEMA’s rating engine add complexity.
5	Geolocation and Address-Driven Changes	Changes affecting insured property location or flood zone classification. Require detailed documentation and often FEMA coordination.	- Correcting address with geolocation impact - Adjusting policy for SFHA map revisions	Requires geocoding validation, potential flood zone changes, and FEMA interaction.
6	Multifactorial Adjustments	Complex endorsements combining multiple changes, often requiring extensive documentation and strict sequencing.	- Transitioning provisional to rating engine rates - Applying completed construction updates - Address corrections affecting zones	Involves integrating documentation, financial recalculations, and system updates. Coordination and sequencing are critical.