Glossary

Insurance terms, in plain language.

This is the one place on the site where insurance vocabulary is allowed to show up by name.

Last reviewed: June 2026. Updated regularly as new terms are added.

Flood

Elevation Certificate

What is an elevation certificate for flood insurance?An elevation certificate is a document prepared by a licensed land surve…

Flood

Flood Zone

What Is a Flood Zone? FEMA Designations and What They Mean for Insurance A flood zone is a geographic area FEMA assigns to ev…