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Protect the life you've built

Floods are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. And if you’re not protected, you could be stuck paying for costly damage all on your own. Flood insurance helps you rebuild your home and recover faster and more fully.

99%

Since 1996, 99% of U.S. counties have been impacted by flooding. Currently, only 4% of homeowners have flood insurance.

What's my flood risk?

$1.3T

The NFIP protects approximately $1.3 trillion in assets through nearly 5 million policies.

What could flooding cost me?

32%

32% of NFIP flood insurance claims come from outside the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), where flood insurance is mandatory.

What's covered by flood insurance?

$68K

Policyholders receive an average claim payment of $68,000, which never has to be repaid.

Why buy flood insurance?

My Flood Story

Hear from real life flood survivors as they share their experiences battling high waters, the impacts of floods and rebuilding their lives with help from flood insurance.

Start with a custom flood insurance quote