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This page outlines the documents the insurer will provide to the insured. | This page outlines the documents the insurer will provide to the insured. | ||
== Key Components of Policyholder Communications == | |||
# '''Declarations Page and Summary of Coverage''' | # '''Declarations Page and Summary of Coverage''' | ||
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#* Templates are included for all key communications, such as SRL notices, renewal reminders, and cancellation verification letters, to maintain standardized and professional messaging. | #* Templates are included for all key communications, such as SRL notices, renewal reminders, and cancellation verification letters, to maintain standardized and professional messaging. | ||
== Agent Responsibilities in Communications == | |||
Agents play a vital role in facilitating effective communication between the insurer and the policyholder. Key responsibilities include: | Agents play a vital role in facilitating effective communication between the insurer and the policyholder. Key responsibilities include: | ||
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* Providing guidance on mitigation efforts to address premium increases or SRL designations. | * Providing guidance on mitigation efforts to address premium increases or SRL designations. | ||
== Resources == | |||
The manual emphasizes the importance of providing agents with resources to support their communication efforts, including: | The manual emphasizes the importance of providing agents with resources to support their communication efforts, including: | ||
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* Access to policyholder-specific tools and the NFIP Claims Handbook. | * Access to policyholder-specific tools and the NFIP Claims Handbook. | ||
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This page outlines the documents the insurer will provide to the insured.
Key Components of Policyholder Communications
- Declarations Page and Summary of Coverage
- Declarations Page: A detailed, computer-generated summary of the policy, including coverage limits, premium breakdown, and terms.
- Summary of Coverage: Accompanies the Declarations Page, providing an overview of the policy’s protections. This ensures policyholders understand their coverage at a glance.
- Mandatory Notifications Insurers must send specific communications for various scenarios, including:
- Building Replacement Cost Value (BRCV) Updates: Sent every three years to ensure replacement cost values are current for applicable buildings.
- Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Notices: Inform policyholders of their property’s designation as SRL and the implications for premiums and mitigation assistance eligibility.
- Flood Insurance Reform Act (FIRA) Notices: Annual notifications about claims history and its impact on premiums.
- Renewal and Expiration Notices: Ensure policyholders are reminded of upcoming renewal deadlines and potential lapses.
- Addressing Changes and Errors
- Provisional Rating Notices: Inform policyholders if their policy uses provisional rates, requiring updates for accurate rating.
- Effective Date Adjustments: Use the cancel/rewrite process to amend policy start dates while adhering to NFIP guidelines.
- Specialized Communication Templates
- Templates are included for all key communications, such as SRL notices, renewal reminders, and cancellation verification letters, to maintain standardized and professional messaging.
Agent Responsibilities in Communications
Agents play a vital role in facilitating effective communication between the insurer and the policyholder. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring timely delivery of required notices.
- Explaining the implications of notifications, such as premium adjustments due to claims history or SRL status.
- Providing guidance on mitigation efforts to address premium increases or SRL designations.
Resources
The manual emphasizes the importance of providing agents with resources to support their communication efforts, including:
- FEMA’s NFIP Summary of Coverage for Residential and Commercial Properties.
- Access to policyholder-specific tools and the NFIP Claims Handbook.
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