Course Description

3-Hour Flood Insurance (NFIP) CE Course – Nevada

Approved by the Nevada Division of Insurance | Provider #184098 | Course ID: 28664 ✅
Only $15.99 | No Added Fees | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced ✅
Important: We do not add Nevada’s $1.00 per CE credit-hour fee at checkout.

Stay compliant and sharpen your flood insurance knowledge with this Nevada-approved 3-hour Flood Insurance (NFIP) continuing education course. Built for busy insurance pros, this course is mobile-friendly, self-paced, and designed so you can log in and out anytime without losing your place. You’ll receive an instant certificate of completion, and we report your credits within 24 hours of course completion. ✅

With over 10 years serving licensees nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education makes it simple to finish your CE quickly and confidently—backed by a money-back guarantee and real support by phone or text at 1-800-698-2770. ✅

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

✅ Nevada resident insurance producers who want stronger flood insurance fundamentals
✅ Property & Casualty and Personal Lines agents who sell or service flood-related risks
✅ Producers working with mortgage-required flood policies (mandatory purchase scenarios)
✅ Agents who want to reduce E&O exposure through better documentation and correct NFIP workflow
✅ Producers who sell or advise on NFIP policies and want training aligned with federal expectations for flood producers 

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✅ Nevada Insurance License Renewal Requirements (What to Know)

For most Nevada resident producers, continuing education generally includes:

✅ 30 total hours of CE during the license term
✅ 3 hours of ethics included within the 30-hour total

Renewal timing: Nevada producer license renewal is tied to your license’s renewal date, which is generally based on the last day of the month that is 3 years after your original issuance month (and then every 3 years after that). 

Tip: Your renewal notice is typically sent before expiration, but it’s still your responsibility to renew on time.

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✅ How to Renew Your Nevada Insurance License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Check your renewal deadline
Confirm your license expiration/renewal date so you know exactly when your CE must be completed.

Step 2: Complete your required CE hours
Finish the CE you need (including ethics if you still need it). This 3-hour course can apply toward your total requirement.

Step 3: Finish the course online (self-paced)
✅ Start anytime
✅ Pause and resume anytime
✅ Pick up right where you left off

Step 4: Download your instant certificate
As soon as you complete the course, you can download your certificate for your records.

Step 5: We report your credits within 24 hours ✅
Your completion is reported promptly after you finish.

Step 6: Submit your renewal application
Complete your license renewal application and pay any required renewal fees before your deadline.

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✅ Topics Covered in This Course (3 Hours)

Hour 1: NFIP Foundations, Compliance, and Core Concepts (50 minutes)

✅ Define the NFIP’s purpose, federal authority, and how FEMA, insurers, and communities coordinate to reduce flood losses
✅ Explain community participation, floodplain management ordinances, and how CRS incentives encourage mitigation and resiliency
✅ Clarify flood zone designations (A, AE, AO, AH, V, VE, X), SFHAs, BFEs, and the role of Elevation Certificates in compliance and pricing
✅ Distinguish the three SFIP forms (Dwelling, General Property, RCBAP) and identify when each applies to residential, commercial, and condo risks
✅ Outline mandatory purchase rules tied to federally related loans, lender enforcement, minimum required limits, and force-placement triggers
✅ Summarize producer responsibilities: disclosures, suitability documentation, advertising accuracy, anti-rebating, and audit-ready recordkeeping

Hour 2: Risk Rating 2.0, Underwriting, and Policy Mechanics (50 minutes)

✅ Describe Risk Rating 2.0 variables (flood frequency, distance to water, first-floor height, foundation, occupancy) and their effect on premium
✅ Identify required underwriting data (year built, construction, foundation/enclosures, number of floors, machinery location) and methods to validate it
✅ Differentiate building vs. contents coverage, coverage limits, ICC, deductibles, waiting periods, and common exclusions including basement limitations
✅ Explain RC vs. ACV valuation, primary vs. non-primary residence rating, and treatment of basements, crawlspaces, and elevated enclosures
✅ Discuss endorsements, cancellations, refunds, policy transfers/assumptions at sale, and coordination with private primary or surplus/excess flood
✅ Apply lender and condo scenarios (RCBAP vs. HO-6/unit-owner), small-business considerations, and coverage layering with excess flood solutions

Hour 3: Claims, Mitigation, Mapping Changes, and Ethical Practice (50 minutes)

✅ Walk through the claims lifecycle: prompt notice of loss, adjuster inspection, Proof of Loss timelines, appeals, and documentation best practices
✅ Address substantial damage/improvement determinations, ICC claims for mitigation, and coordinating repairs with local officials and codes
✅ Interpret map revisions (LOMA/LOMR-F), newly mapped property rules, and right-sizing coverage when zones or BFEs change
✅ Recommend mitigation strategies (elevation, compliant flood openings, utilities relocation) and explain premium impacts under Risk Rating 2.0
✅ Emphasize ethical sales practices: clear communication of limits/exclusions, avoiding overpromises, supporting vulnerable clients, and COI management
✅ Reduce E&O exposure with checklists, gap/declination notices, accurate applications, and durable records that withstand regulatory review

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✅ Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Nevada DOI Approved (Provider #184098 | Course ID 28664)
✅ Only $15.99 — No added fees or hidden charges
✅ We do NOT add Nevada’s $1.00 per CE credit-hour fee at checkout
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing progress
✅ Instant Certificate of Completion
✅ Credits Reported Within 24 Hours
✅ Money-Back Guarantee
✅ Over 10 Years of Trusted CE Service
✅ Support by Phone/Text: 1-800-698-2770

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Related Courses / Other Courses You May Need

Cover the rest of your Nevada insurance CE with our other Nevada courses:

• 3 Hour Ethics for Insurance Agents - Nevada

• 4 Hrs Ongoing Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Training - Nevada

• 4-Hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability - Nevada

Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about Nevada insurance CE, the Nevada Division of Insurance, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll in the 3-Hour Flood Insurance (NFIP) course for Nevada for $15.99 and complete your flood CE today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved in Nevada?

Yes. It is approved by the Nevada Division of Insurance under Provider #184098 and Course ID 28664.

How many CE hours does this course provide?

3 credit hours of NFIP/Flood Insurance CE.

How much does the course cost?

$15.99 - the Nevada $1.00 per credit-hour fee is already included.

How often does Nevada renew insurance licenses?

Nevada uses a 3-year (triennial) renewal cycle. Renewal is due by the last day of the month that is 3 years after your original issuance month.

Does this course satisfy my full Nevada CE requirement?

No. Nevada producers need 30 hours per 3-year term, including 3 hours of Ethics. This 3-hour flood course counts toward the total but is not Ethics CE. Combine it with our 3-Hour Insurance Ethics course and additional CE to reach 30 hours.

Is the course 100% online?

Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced.

When will I get my certificate?

You can download your instant certificate of completion the moment you finish.

Do you report my hours to the Division?

Yes. We report your hours to the Nevada Division of Insurance within 24 hours of completion.

Who should take this course?

Nevada resident insurance producers, including Property and Casualty and Personal Lines agents, mortgage-required flood policy producers, and NFIP advisors.

What does the course cover?

NFIP foundations, compliance, and core concepts; risk rating 2.0, underwriting, and policy mechanics; and claims, mitigation, mapping changes, and ethical practice.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. The course is backed by a money-back guarantee.

What if I need help during the course?

Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 and a team member will help. Spanish speakers welcome.

Course Details

• Approved by the Nevada Division of Insurance
• Approved Provider #184098
• Approved Course #28664
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.