Nashville, Tenn., May 26, 2010 -- Marty Bahamonde, FEMA Special Projects Officer, trains External Affairs staff at the Nashville Joint Field Office. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA Photo by David Fine - May 25, 2010 - Location: Nashville, TN
Adjuster Courses
Annual NFIP Claims Presentation
To adjust flood losses for NFIP insurers, independent adjusters must register with the NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agent (BSA) and possess an active Flood Control Number (FCN). Adjusters must meet certain qualifications and attend an annual NFIP Claims Presentation to become an authorized adjuster or to maintain active status. New applicants must submit a completed Adjuster Registration Application to the NFIP BSA. Please visit the NFIP BSA website for detailed information.
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2020 NFIP Claims Presentation Schedule
Please register for one presentation only.
| Date | City | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 23 | Hyattsville, MD | Register |
| Tue Jan 28 | San Marcos, TX | Register |
| Tue Feb 4 | Slidell, LA | Register |
| Tue Feb 11 | Lakeland, FL | Register |
| Thu Feb 13 | Southaven, MS | Register |
| Tue Feb 18 | Waco, TX | Register |
| Thu Feb 20 | Columbia, SC | Register |
| Tue Feb 25 | Oklahoma City, OK | Register |
| Tue Mar 3 | Little Rock, AR | Register |
| Thu Mar 5 | Sacramento, CA | Register |
| Tue Mar 10 | Mesa, AZ | Register |
| Thu Mar 12 | Sunrise, FL | Register |
| Tue Mar 17 | West Des Moines, IA | Register |
| Thu Mar 19 | Knoxville, TN | Register |
| Tue Mar 24 | Houston, TX | Register |
| Tue Mar 31 | Iselin, NJ | Register |
| Thu Apr 2 | Greenwood Village, CO | Register |
| Tue Apr 7 | Atlanta, GA | Register |
| Thu Apr 9 | Lisle, IL | Register |
| Tue Apr 14 | Arlington, TX | Register |
| Thu Apr 16 | Westlake, OH | Register |
| Mon Apr 20 | Lexington, KY | Register |
| Wed Apr 22 | Alexandria, LA | Register |
| Mon Apr 27 | Charlotte, NC | Register |
| Thu Apr 30 | Overland Park, KS | Register |
| Thu May 7 | Seattle, WA | Register |
| Tue May 12 | Needham, MA | Register |
| Thu May 14 | Jacksonville, FL | Register |
| Tue May 19 | Carolina, Puerto Rico | Register |
| Wed May 27 | Mobile, AL | Register |
Claims Review for Adjusters (IS-1104). New and experienced adjusters seeking the necessary knowledge and skill to adjust claims for the NFIP will find Claims Review for Adjusters, formerly a 7-hour classroom presentation, essential for adjusting NFIP claims. This course defines the role, standards and necessary requirements to adjust claims within the NFIP. In addition, it offers an overview of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy through a step by step outline of the similarities and contrasts found in the Dwelling Form, General Property Form, and the Residential Condominium Building Association Policy. With a focus on providing excellent customer service, this course also identifies common errors and adjustment issues where special attention is needed to ensure a high level of quality in the claims settlement process.
Adjuster Customer Service (IS-1107). Adjusters are among the first responders to interact with policyholders after a flood and therefore play a critical role in representing the NFIP. Due to the traumatic nature of a flooding event, adjusters must create and maintain a customer-centric focus during each interaction with the policyholder. Adjuster Customer Service provides guidance on using empathy, sincerity, friendliness, and other skills to communicate effectively with policyholders. The course reviews the attributes of excellent customer service and aids the adjuster in building positive rapport with each policyholder.
Introduction to Flood Claims (IS-1112). NFIP flood losses and loss settlements are particularly specialized. A flood adjuster must be qualified and must complete the process of becoming a NFIP certified adjuster to adjust NFIP claims. NFIP Adjusters achieve levels of authority based on flood adjusting experience and knowledge of the Program. Introduction to Flood Claims provides an overview of adjusting NFIP claims and reviews the Program’s Standard Flood Insurance Policy.
Understanding Basement Coverage (IS-1109). Due to coverage limitations, adjusting claims in buildings with basements can be challenging. Understanding Basement Coverage reviews key characteristics of basement buildings and discusses covered and non-covered building and personal property items located in basement buildings. The course concludes with a review of special adjustment issues.
Introduction to Commercial Claims (IS-1111). Introduction to Commercial Claims reviews the General Property Form as it relates to both small and large commercial claims, and provides a review of certification requirements, adjuster authority, documentation requirements, and adjustment standards and requirements. Knowledge in each of these areas is fundamental to meeting Program requirements for flood adjusters. The course presents two case studies that reflect real world flood adjusting experiences, and challenge the learner to apply flood adjusting concepts involving policy limits, estimating the reserve, and applying coverage restrictions.