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Tools and resources to help you better understand your insurance needs and make sound, informed decisions.

Helpful Resources

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FLOODS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website has information about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). You can also view flood maps, estimate the cost of flood damage to your home, and learn what’s covered by flood insurance.

EARTHQUAKES
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a great resource for the latest earthquake information, earthquake preparedness, earthquake research, recent and significant past earthquakes, real-time earthquake maps, news releases and much more.

BUSINESS & HOME SAFETY
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) website provides practical recommendations on how to prepare your home to reduce the risk of damage from many different natural hazards.

HIGHWAY SAFETY
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to minimizing risk, reducing losses, and preventing deaths, injuries and property damage from automobile crashes on the nation’s highways.

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) educates the public about insurance and consumer protection issues. Click on the link to access the Department of Insurance information for all 50 states.

INSURANCE FRUAD
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) educates the public about insurance and consumer protection issues. Click on the link to access the Department of Insurance information for all 50 states.

GOOGLE TRANSLATE
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