Recent data from the Insurance Information Institute shows severe convective storms generated more than $51 billion in insured losses in 2025 alone, marking the third consecutive year these events exceeded $50 billion in insured losses. At the same time, new flood-risk research found that more than 17 million people along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts now face the highest level of flood exposure.
Compounding the issue, FEMA recently entered what it calls “Imminent Needs Funding,” restricting portions of disaster spending ahead of hurricane season as the Disaster Relief Fund dropped below $3 billion.
For insurance agencies, these developments create both urgency and opportunity. Many clients still assume:
In reality, flood exclusions remain standard in most property policies, business interruption losses can be devastating, and recovery assistance is often limited.
That is why AFR Insurance Services is hosting a free webinar designed specifically for agents looking to grow revenue while helping clients better understand their flood exposure.
August 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM Central
During this webinar, attendees will learn:
The session will also cover common client objections, commercial flood gaps, and how private flood solutions are helping remove many of the traditional barriers agents associate with writing flood coverage.
Reserve your spot today and learn how flood insurance can become a practical growth lever for your agency.