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For more than 50 years, Pepper, Johnstone & Company has been trusted with insuring families and businesses. We partner with 60+ insurance companies so that you can consider options that provide the most appropriate protection.

# Flood Insurance

from Pepper, Johnstone & Company

Since standard [home insurance](/insurance/personal/homeowner-insurance) doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection from floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S.

In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Find out more about the [NFIP](http://www.floodsmart.gov/about) and how it can help you protect yourself.

### Get a free quote for flood insurance

We'll provide you with a flood insurance quote from an insurer that meets your needs and your budget.

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### Flood Insurance Coverage

Flood insurance protects two types of insurable property: building and contents. The first covers your building, the latter covers your possessions; neither covers the land they occupy.

### Building coverage includes

- The insured building and its foundation
- The electrical and plumbing system
- Central air conditioning equipment, furnaces, and water heaters
- Refrigerators, cooking stoves, and built-in appliances such as dishwashers
- Permanently installed carpeting over unfinished flooring

### Contents coverage includes

- Clothing, furniture, and electronic equipment
- Curtains
- Portable and window air conditioners
- Portable microwaves and dishwashers
- Carpeting that is not already included in property coverage
- Clothing washers and dryers

The two most common reimbursement methods for flood claims are: Replacement Cost Value (RCV) and Actual Cash Value (ACV). RCV is the cost to replace damaged property. It is reimbursable to owners of single-family, primary residences insured to within 80% of the buildings replacement cost.

All other buildings and personal property (i.e. contents) are valued at ACV, which is the RCV at the time of loss, minus physical depreciation. Personal property is always valued using ACV.

_Content provided by [FloodSmart.gov](https://www.floodsmart.gov/)_

#### Coverage Tip

Did you know that most home insurance policies don't include coverage for floods?

If you're in an area prone to flooding, and in some cases even if you're not, it's a good idea to have flood insurance.

#### Helpful Definitions

**Actual Cash Value (ACV)** • represents the amount it will cost to replace your damaged or stolen property, minus depreciation.

**Replacement Cost** • the amount of money it would take to buy a replacement for an item.

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## Frequently Asked Questions about everything insurance

### What happens if I need to file an insurance claim?

Always [contact us](/contact) first, so we can best advise you on whether filing the claim makes sense or can adversely impact your future premiums and is best for you to self-insure the loss. Don’t make the mistake of filing a small claim, since all claims stay on your claims record for 5-years, which will impact your insurance premium for a 5-year period. Let our in-house claims advocates help guide you through this process.

### What is a flood insurance insurance policy deductible?

The amount of loss paid by the policyholder. Either a specified dollar amount and/or a percentage of the total value. The larger the deductible, the lower the premium charged for the same coverage, since you are assuming a higher loss amount by taking a higher deductible. Insurance carriers only pay losses above the deductible amount, so if the loss incurred is not substantially above your deductible, it’s usually best to self-insure (i.e., pay the loss yourself out-of-pocket) by not filing it with your insurance carrier.

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## Related Types of Insurance

[— Home Insurance — for homeowners](/insurance/personal/homeowner-insurance)

[— Condo Insurance — for condominium owners](/insurance/personal/condo-insurance)

[— Landlord Insurance — for landlords](/insurance/personal/landlord-insurance)

[— Earthquake Insurance — for homeowners](/insurance/personal/earthquake-insurance)

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