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Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance Seminar


Date08/16/2018
Time08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location520 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
FacilityCourtyard Norfolk Downtown
ContactKristin Owen, 804-786-2886, kristin.owen@dcr.virginia.gov
Websitehttps://events-na7.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1160290918/en/events/event/shared/default_template_simple/event_registration.html?sco-id=1881722701&_charset_=utf-8
Details/Description

Course Overview
The Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance Seminar course covers the topics listed in the Federal Register notice on training and education requirements related to Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, otherwise known as FIRA 2004. This seminar is hosted by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Participants will receive the latest information on reform legislation impacting the NFIP as the course reviews key elements that insuranceagents need to know about the NFIP and how it works. The seminar also discusses many of the federal flood program’s general rules as well as some of its more advanced topics through the use of a case study approach. In addition the course includes the following topics:

  • NFIP definition of flood
  • Amount of coverage available
  • A review of flood zones and flood risk
  • Use of the FEMA elevation certificate
  • Subsidized rating versus full-risk rating
  • Grandfathered rating
  • Newly Mapped procedure
  • Preferred Risk Policy
  • Coverages, limitations and exclusions
  • Loss settlement provisions
  • And much more!

Registration Information
8:30 - 9:00 am (Sign-in)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Seminar)

Register early! This seminar is FREE to attend, but seating is limited.

To register, please use the website listed above.


Continuing Education
Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance Seminar is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in the states of Virginia and North Carolina. It meets the minimum flood insurance training requirement for this state. 

For Virginia and North Carolina continuing education provider and course information, click here.

Note to Virginia insurance agents: ONLY the Virginia Insurance License Number (VLN) or the NPN are permitted forms of id. Social Security Numbers, driver’s licenses, and all other forms of personal IDs are strictly prohibited. Agents can view the complete compliance requirements on the Virginia CE page at www.virginiainsurancece.com.
This course is a Non-Company/Non-Agency sponsored class.


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