Commercial Flood Insurance in Broomfield

5/12/2021 (Permalink)

Protect your Business with Flood Insurance in Broomfield, Arvada and surrounding areas.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance. The NFIP doesn’t sell insurance. Buy flood insurance from an insurance agent.

SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada is interested in helping the businesses in our community become more educated on flood insurance. According to FEMA, 40% of small businesses do not reopen after experiencing a devastating flood.

Things to know in Broomfield:

Check to see if you might be required to have flood insurance.

Some agencies in Broomfield charge the same for flood insurance

• Standard commercial insurance doesn’t pay for flood damage
• The NFIP sets the rates
• Rates depend on:
• whether you live in a flood plain
• flood risk in your area
• building’s age
• building’s construction
• Building property insurance covers the building
• Personal property insurance covers the building’s contents
• NFIP suggests you need both types
• Policies go into effect 30 days after purchase
• The NFIP help center number is 877-336-2627.

SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada recommends the following:

• Check whether or not your area participates in the NFIP
• Check whether or not your area is part of the Community Rating. The NFIP might have a discount
• Talk to your insurance agent when you need to make changes

Make sure your place of business is protected from the devastation that comes with unwanted flooding.

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Links:

https://www.usa.gov/property-insurance

www.fema.gov