With hurricane season starting on June 1st its that time of year to make sure you have flood insurance. Everyone who lives in Florida is in a flood zone and a flood can happen any season. All it takes is a heavy rain to make rivers where there wasn't even a trickle before. The best way to cover yourself and recover from flooding is to have a flood policy. Below is some statistics from the NFIP (national flood insurance program) regarding floods.
NFIP Statistics
- Floods are the #1 most common natural disaster in the United States.
- Over the past 10 years (2001-2010) the average flood insurance claim paid in the US was nearly $48,000 per year.
- Over the past 10 years (2001-2010), flood insurance claims averaged just over $2.6 billion.
- The average flood insurance policy is about $600 per year.
- People outside of high-risk areas file over 20% of NFIP claims and receive one-third of disaster assistance for flooding.
- The NFIP paid $709 million in flood insurance claims to homeowners, business owners, and renters in 2010.
Contact Varsity Insurance at 904-268-6365 to discuss a flood policy and be prepared when disaster strikes.
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