TOGGLE MENU PAY ONLINE/ LOG IN The National Flood Insurance Program Did you know you can still apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance even if you have flood insurance? FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE FACT SHEET Home / Personal / Flood Insurance NEED FLOOD INSURANCE? We can provide it through the National Flood Insurance program (NFIP). Flood losses are not usually covered by homeowners insurance. If you want flood coverage, you have to apply for coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Founded in 1968, the NFIP was created to be a self-supporting entity, paying claims from the premiums collected. However, severe losses in 2005 and 2012 have put the program into debt, and resulted in changes to the program. Download the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual Today As Hawaii’s largest writer of flood insurance through the NFIP, we are committed to providing essential flood protection. Before you purchase flood insurance, it’s important to understand some key definitions and program changes, including the following: Flood A flood is defined as a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land of two or more properties (at least one of which is the policyholder’s property) from: Overflow of inland or tidal waters Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source Mudflow; a river of liquid or flowing mud on normally dry land Flood-related erosion; the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore or a lake or body of water and is caused by waves or currents of water exceeding cyclical levels that result in a flood Primary residence A primary residence is now a residence an insured will occupy more than 50 percent of the policy term. Surcharge To help offset flood program deficiencies, a federally-mandated surcharge will apply to all new and renewed policies. The surcharge will be $25 for all Primary Residence policies (as defined above) and $250 for all other policies. Primary Residence eligibility must be validated before policy issuance in order to avoid the more costly $250 surcharge. The surcharge is fully earned and will not be eligible for refunds due to cancellation or reduction of coverage. FEMA – Summary of Flood Insurance Policy Coverage FEMA Flood Insurance Claims Handbook 2014 Flood Insurance Tell us more about you and we will get started.... First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * Email * Zipcode * Contact Preference * --None-- Email Phone Are you human? * MAIN OFFICE 808.527.7777 NEIGHBOR ISLANDS 800.272.5202 OAHU AUTO 808.527.7722 PERSONAL BUSINESS CONNECT First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) is proud to be part of one of the world’s most respected insurance groups. The Tokio Marine Group — world-class brands that lead the global marketplace. Learn More » © 2021 FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAWAII, LTD. AGENCY PORTAL SITEMAP DISCLAIMER & PRIVACY POLICY