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Protect the life you’ve built

Floods are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. Flood insurance helps you rebuild your home and recover faster and more fully.

Recover quickly and completely with flood insurance

Floods can happen anywhere

99%

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

32%

Nearly one-third of NFIP flood insurance claims come from outside high-risk flood areas.

$68K

Policyholders get an average $68,000 claim payment, and they never have to repay it.

FAQs about flood insurance

Flood insurance helps communities recover

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Recover quickly and completely with flood insurance