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Access the Policy Record
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* To start the process, select "Check Out for Edit" in the upper right corner
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* The button should show "Check In" while making the changes
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|text    = <big>'''Open the [[Policy Record]] to start'''</big>
To quickly navigate to the Policyholder section:
* Find the '''Policy Actions''' block on the right
* Choose '''Policy Changes'''
* From the next menu, click the '''Billing Instructions''' option
Otherwise, scroll down to the Policyholder section manually.
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To quickly navigate to the Mortgagees section, go to the Policy Actions block.
Change the Renewal Billing Instructions using the options below.
* Choose Policy Changes
 
* From the next menu, choose the Mortgagees option
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|caption = Use the Edit button (pencil icon) below the Primary Insured contact details to change the Renewal Billing Instructions field.
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Otherwise, scroll down to the Mortgagees section manually.
<big>'''Click the Edit button (pencil icon)''' to select the new payor.</big>
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Enter the requested changes using the options below.
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|title = Add New Mortgagee
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'''To add a mortgagee, follow these steps:'''
If the lender (mortgagee) required the NFIP policy as a condition to a loan, then select the "Yes" radio button.
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# Click the "Add Mortgagee" button
# Enter the mortgagee information
#* All starred content (seen below) must be entered for the "Add" button to activate
#* Mortgagee Type will sort the mortgagee clause into the proper position
# Once all details are entered, click the "Add" button (move to Step 4 below)
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|title = Update Mortgagee Details
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'''To update a mortgagee, follow these steps:'''
'''To update a mortgagee, follow these steps:'''
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# Click the Pencil icon
# Click the Pencil icon
# Adjust the appropriate mortgagee information
# Adjust the appropriate mortgagee information
#* All starred content (seen below) must be entered for the "Save" button to activate
#* All starred content (seen below) must be entered for the "Save" button to activate
#* Mortgagee Type will sort the mortgagee clause into the proper position, such as when moving a first mortgagee into the second mortgagee position
#* Mortgagee Type will sort the mortgagee clause into the proper position, such as when moving a first mortgagee into the second mortgagee position
# Once all details are entered, click the "Save" button (move to Step 4 below)
 
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'''Once all details are entered, click the "Save" button (move to Step 3 below).'''
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'''To remove a mortgagee, follow these steps:'''
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* Click the Trash Can icon
* If needed, the deletion can be reverted (see below)
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Once all details are entered, click the "Save" button (move to Step 4 below)
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Review the changes for accuracy and completeness before finalizing.<br>
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Scroll to the top of the page to enter the effective date.  
Scroll to the top of the page to enter the effective date.  
* Backdating is not allowed.
* Backdating is not allowed.
* Enter today's date or a later effective date.
* Enter today's date or a later effective date.
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'''''The Policy Change cannot be completed without choosing an effective date.'''''
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|content = Review the changes for accuracy and completeness before finalizing.<br>
Once the effective date is entered, click the Issue button.
Once the effective date is entered, click the Issue button.
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The system will process the change immediately. A Declarations page with the updated information will be available in the Documents section of the Policy Record. <br>
The system will process the change immediately. A Declarations page with the updated information will be available in the Documents section of the Policy Record. <br>
If a Renewal Notice exists and the policy has not expired, then a new Renewal Notice will be sent to the updated payor.<br>
'''If the lender or insured needs an immediate copy, then one can be downloaded and emailed.'''
'''If the lender or insured needs an immediate copy, then one can be downloaded and emailed.'''
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Revision as of 10:53, 4 March 2025

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

NFIP Renewal Bills can be sent to the insured or other interested parties, such as a named mortgagee. This procedure will show how to update where the renewal bill will be sent.

Procedural Steps

1. Access Policy Record

An image showing the "Policy Changes" widget along the right side of the page.
Use the "Policy Changes" menu along the right side of the page.
Open the Policy Record to start

To quickly navigate to the Policyholder section:

  • Find the Policy Actions block on the right
  • Choose Policy Changes
  • From the next menu, click the Billing Instructions option
Otherwise, scroll down to the Policyholder section manually.

2. Edit

Change the Renewal Billing Instructions using the options below.
An image showing the Edit option in the Policyholder section.
Use the Edit button (pencil icon) below the Primary Insured contact details to change the Renewal Billing Instructions field.

Click the Edit button (pencil icon) to select the new payor.


Force Placed
If the lender (mortgagee) required the NFIP policy as a condition to a loan, then select the "Yes" radio button.


Renewal Billing Instructions: Other
To update a mortgagee, follow these steps:
  1. Click the Pencil icon
  2. Adjust the appropriate mortgagee information
    • All starred content (seen below) must be entered for the "Save" button to activate
    • Mortgagee Type will sort the mortgagee clause into the proper position, such as when moving a first mortgagee into the second mortgagee position


Once all details are entered, click the "Save" button (move to Step 3 below).

3. Choose Effective Date

An image of a date being selected
Choose the correct effective date for the mortgagee clause change
Scroll to the top of the page to enter the effective date.
  • Backdating is not allowed.
  • Enter today's date or a later effective date.
  • Choose "None" for the Waiting Period.
The Policy Change cannot be completed without choosing an effective date.

4. Review and Submit

Review the changes for accuracy and completeness before finalizing.

Once the effective date is entered, click the Issue button.

  • The "Abort" button will exit without saving any details.

The system will process the change immediately. A Declarations page with the updated information will be available in the Documents section of the Policy Record.
If a Renewal Notice exists and the policy has not expired, then a new Renewal Notice will be sent to the updated payor.

If the lender or insured needs an immediate copy, then one can be downloaded and emailed.

This page contains details about NFIP Policy Changes.
Find more NFIP information in the How To Endorse section of the Flood Insurance Manual.