With over 3,000 League City residences in FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (formerly known as the 100-year floodplain), all community members should recognize the value of flood insurance. But how much flood insurance do you need? This article helps answer that question, but your needs are unique, so contact the team at ACU Insurance Services, serving League City, TX, for advice on the best flood insurance for your needs.

Flood Insurance Policy Needs

Homeowner’s and renter’s policies do not cover flooding from water entering from outside your home, so flood insurance is needed for those damages.

Also, if you have a mortgage and live in certain areas, you may be required to have a minimum amount of flood insurance, but the minimum amount may not meet your needs. Instead, homeowners should have enough flood insurance coverage to rebuild their homes and replace their possessions if the worst happens. 

Our team at ACU Insurance Services can help you determine your home’s rebuild cost and the replacement cost of your possessions. Since policies often limit reimbursement by category, you should consider policy riders to cover your household’s artwork, collections, or other out-of-the-ordinary items.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) helps keep flood insurance policies affordable but limits coverage to $250,000 for the home and $100,000 for possessions. NFIP also does not cover additional expenses incurred if the damage displaces you from your home, so you may need private insurance to meet your requirements.

Remember, none of us controls whether a flood might affect our homes, but we can protect our families against the financial effects of a flood.

Working with ACU Insurance Services

ACU Insurance Services proudly serves League City, TX, and has experience dealing with flood insurance policies. Call us or stop by today to discuss your flood insurance options, and we will help you find the best policy for your family.