13 Aug Flood Insurance Course for Louisiana Real Estate Licensees Flood Insurance Course for Louisiana Real Estate Licensees Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) 2.0 CE Hours Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructors This course provides an overview of flood insurance followed by a look at the impacts that updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) can have on insurance cost and the options that are available. It will review impacts of recent NFIP reform legislation as well as recent and upcoming changes to the NFIP. The attendees will also be provided an update on the private flood insurance market. Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS14101 Perkins Rd.Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Map & Directions Bruce A. Bender, CFM Bruce brings 25+ years of experience working with the National Flood Insurance Program, including running a large Write Your Own flood insurance program, managing an insurance agency and acting as a flood insurance Subject Matter Specialist for FEMA, state, county and local communities and associations. Bruce has supported post-flood disaster response and recovery. He has developed state and local partnerships and engaged communities while supporting FEMA's national mapping and outreach programs with insurance expertise. He has designed and implemented successful outreach strategies and communications that increased stakeholder and public awareness at the local level. Bruce is an active presenter, trainer and facilitator for conferences and webinars related to federal and private flood insurance, CRS, flood map changes, risk communication and floodplain management. He has developed a private flood insurance program, participated in several insurance-related research projects, and has been an expert witness in flood insurance court cases.