Submit Policy Assignment

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

This procedure explains how agents can request a policy assignment. A policy assignment transfers an NFIP policy from the current policyholder to a new policyholder due to a change in ownership.

Procedural Steps

1. Complete the Form

Prepare the Policy Assignment Form

A specific form is not required to complete a Policy Assignment.

However, the document shown here (click to open) has been created to assist agents with the process. Complete the following fields:

Policy Number
Property Address
Insured names and signatures (sellers)
New insured names and signatures (buyers)

Add other details as applicable, such as the Mortgagee Clause or Primary Residence verification.

Print or save the form, then upload it to the Policy Documents.

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2. Access Policy Record

An image showing the "Policy Changes" menu 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 Policyholder or Co-insured option

Otherwise, scroll down to the Policyholder section manually.

3. Add, Edit, Delete

4. Choose Effective Date

Choose "None" for the Waiting Period and select the appropriate Policy Change Effective Date.

Scroll to the top of the page to enter the effective date.

Enter the appropriate date.
Backdating to the inception date is allowed for corrections.
Choose "None" for the Waiting Period.

The Policy Change cannot be completed without choosing an effective date.

5. 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.

Click the Issue button to finish the policy change.

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.

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