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RISK RATING 2.0: EQUITY IN ACTION


NFIP HAS CHANGED THE WAY IT DETERMINES FLOOD RISK AND PRICES FLOOD INSURANCE.

Rates are easier to understand and better reflect a property's flood risk. This
makes it easier for you to write and sell flood insurance.


RISK RATING 2.0 – EQUITY IN ACTION: RATING VARIABLES (PART 1)

This video discusses a building’s rating variables related to where it’s built
and begins to talk about the impact of how it’s built.




RESOURCES

The resources on this page provide additional information about Risk Rating 2.0:
Equity in Action that will benefit you and your clients. Please use and share
these resources to help your clients protect the lives they’ve built.


OVERVIEW AND FAQS


AGENT OVERVIEW

This document outlines the Risk Rating 2.0 case for change for insurance agents.

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FACT SHEET

This two-page document provides an in-depth summary of how Risk Rating 2.0 is
implemented. For more information, see the Flood Insurance Manual.

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FAQS

This document provides comprehensive answers to commonly asked questions. For
more information, see the Flood Insurance Manual.

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TECHNICAL GUIDES


RATE EXPLANATION GUIDE

This two-page guide provides a detailed explanation of what goes into a rate,
outlining factors which can identify the building's unique flood risk and
associated premium.

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DISCOUNT EXPLANATION GUIDE

This three-page guide outlines the discounts available under Risk Rating 2.0 as
well as mitigation actions that can help reduce flood damage and the cost of
flood insurance.

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RENEWAL GUIDE

This three-page guide provides information related to transitioning existing
businesses to Risk Rating 2.0.

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GRAPHIC RESOURCES


PRP INFOGRAPHIC

This infographic provides 7 things for a Preferred Risk Policy (PRP)
policyholder to know as their policy transitions to Risk Rating 2.0.

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DIGITAL GRAPHIC

This graphic reminds policyholders that keeping their flood insurance policy
active is now more important than ever.

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SIMPLE GUIDES

The Simple Guides are two-page documents structures to help complete the Flood
Insurance Application Form, tailored to the nine types of buildings commonly
covered under NFIP.


SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

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RESIDENTIAL CONDO BUILDING

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TWO-TO-FOUR FAMILY BUILDING

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RESIDENTIAL UNIT

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RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME

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OTHER RESIDENTIAL UNITS

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NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT

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NON-RESIDENTIAL MOBILE BUILDING

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