Disaster Information for Insurers

• Circular Letters: Disaster Coalition
• Data Call - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Special Report Under Section 308

• Disaster Planning, Preparedness and Response - Electronic Submission (Portal)
• New York Information Network (NYIN)

• American Red Cross
• Federal Emergency Management Agency - Information on Federally Declared Disasters
• Federal Emergency Management Agency - National Flood Insurance Program

• Institute for Business & Home Safety
• New York City Office of Emergency Management
• New York State Emergency Management Office

General Information

The New York State Department of Financial Services assigns representatives to participate in the disaster response activities undertaken at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is operated by the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO). There the emergency situation is managed by multiple disciplines until its successful conclusion.

Coordination of disaster management falls under the jurisdiction of SEMO, whose accountability is to protect New York’s communities from natural and technological disasters and other emergencies threatening the state.

Temporary Independent Adjuster's Permit Application

NOTE:

• This permit MUST be completed by an authorized insurer only.
• Permit will be issued same day. Please be sure to include your e-mail address and fax number.
• The number for the Licensing Bureau is: (518) 474-6630.

Permit Application