Flood Insurance

Protecting Your Property From Flood-Related Losses

Why Flood Insurance Matters

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that standard homeowners insurance policies generally do not cover flood damage.

Flooding can happen in many areas and can cause significant damage to homes, belongings, and personal property. Flood insurance is designed to provide protection specifically for flood-related losses.

Benefits of Flood Insurance

Protect Your Home

Helps provide protection for certain flood-related damage to your property, subject to policy terms.

Protect Your Belongings

May provide coverage options for personal property affected by flooding.

Financial Protection

Helps reduce the financial burden that can result from unexpected flood damage.

Flood Risk Is Not Limited to Certain Areas

Flooding can occur from many causes, including heavy rainfall, storms, drainage issues, and rising water levels.

Even properties outside traditional high-risk flood areas may experience flood damage. Understanding your risk is an important part of protecting your property.

Understanding Flood Insurance Coverage

Flood insurance is designed specifically to help protect against losses caused by flooding. Understanding the types of protection available can help you make informed decisions.

Building Coverage

Helps protect the physical structure of a covered property from certain flood-related damage.

  • Foundation and structural elements
  • Covered building components
  • Protection based on policy limits

Contents Coverage

Helps protect certain personal belongings affected by covered flood damage.

  • Furniture
  • Personal belongings
  • Household items

Additional Protection Options

Available coverage depends on the policy selected and the specific needs of the property owner.

  • Property-specific options
  • Coverage review
  • Risk-based solutions

Who Should Consider Flood Insurance?

Homeowners

Homeowners may want protection beyond what standard homeowners insurance provides.

Renters

Renters may want coverage for personal belongings that could be damaged by flooding.

Business Owners

Businesses may need protection for property, equipment, and operations affected by flood losses.

Important Flood Insurance Considerations

Common Flood Insurance Questions

Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?

Standard homeowners insurance policies generally do not cover flood damage. Separate flood insurance may be needed for protection against flood-related losses.

Can flooding happen outside high-risk flood areas?

Yes. Flooding can occur in many locations due to heavy rainfall, storms, drainage problems, and other conditions.

Do renters need flood insurance?

Renters may want flood coverage to help protect personal belongings since a landlord's insurance generally does not cover tenant possessions.

Should I wait until there is a flood warning to get coverage?

Planning ahead is important because flood insurance policies may have waiting periods before coverage becomes effective.

Review Your Flood Insurance Needs

Understanding your property's flood risk is an important part of protecting your home, belongings, or business.

We can help you review your options and better understand the type of protection that may be appropriate for your situation.

Protect Against the Unexpected

Flood damage can be costly and disruptive. Having the right protection in place can help provide greater financial security.