# CNC CATASTROPHE & NATIONAL CLAIMS

> Independent catastrophe and daily claims management for carriers, the NFIP, and private flood insurers

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Claims Technology |
| Type | Solutions Provider |
| Region | NA |
| Headquarters | Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Stage | Established |
| Employees | 201-500 |
| Funding | Bootstrapped |

## Overview

CNC Catastrophe and National Claims is an independent claims management company founded in 1988 as CEFCO National Claims, Inc. by Chief Operating Officer Cortez Fowler. With over 35 years of catastrophe response experience and 600+ combined years of adjuster expertise on staff, CNC provides comprehensive insurance claims services including daily and catastrophe claims allocation, first notice of loss (FNOL), third-party administration, forensic engineering, and proprietary claims technology infrastructure.

Operating from a 32,000 square foot campus in Mobile, Alabama with 354 workstations, CNC has managed claims across some of the most significant US catastrophe events, including Hurricane Hugo, the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Ida. The company serves insurance carriers, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and private flood insurance companies in both domestic and international markets.

CNC differentiates through its in-house technology team of 26 IT and software developers building proprietary claims management systems, as well as its designation as a Lloyd's of London Delegated Claims Administrator.

## Products & services

### Catastrophe Claims Allocation

Daily and catastrophe claims allocation and management services for insurance carriers responding to large-scale loss events.

**Key features:**

- Rapid mobilization for CAT events
- Experienced adjuster network deployment
- End\-to\-end claims lifecycle management

*Target users:* Property and casualty carriers, reinsurers

### Third\-Party Administrator \(TPA\) Services

Full TPA services for property, flood, auto, and liability insurance claims on behalf of carrier partners.

**Key features:**

- Property, flood, auto, and liability lines
- Domestic and international coverage
- NFIP\-authorized flood claims administration

*Target users:* Carriers, private flood insurers, NFIP

### First Notice of Loss \(FNOL\)

Rapid FNOL intake and processing services integrated into claims workflows.

**Key features:**

- Timely intake and assignment
- Structured data capture
- Integration with claims management platform

*Target users:* Carriers, TPAs

### Forensic Engineering Services

Specialized forensic engineering support for complex claims assessment.

**Key features:**

- Cause and origin investigation
- Structural damage assessment
- Expert documentation for litigation support

*Target users:* Carriers, legal teams

### Claims Technology Infrastructure

Proprietary claims management platform built and maintained by an in-house development team.

**Key features:**

- 26 in\-house IT and software developers
- Claimsource internal claims system
- Industry\-standard claim allocation integrations

*Target users:* Carrier partners using CNC TPA services

### Adjuster Training & Education

Training programs including field, classroom, and virtual formats, plus The New Adjuster Podcast and webinars.

**Key features:**

- Field and virtual adjuster training
- NFIP Claims Adjuster Webinars
- The New Adjuster Podcast
- The Connecting Women in Insurance with Julie podcast

*Target users:* Claims adjusters, insurance professionals

## Category & focus

- Subcategories: TPA Services, Catastrophe Claims Management, FNOL, Forensic Engineering
- Insurance verticals: P&C Personal, P&C Commercial, Specialty/E&S
- Target customers: Carriers, TPAs

## Notable customers

- National Flood Insurance Program \(NFIP\)
- Lloyd's of London \(Delegated Claims Administrator\)
- Multiple national, regional, and local insurance carriers
- Private flood insurance companies

## Links

- Website: <https://www.adjustingexpectations.com>
- Directory profile: <https://insurtechlist.com/companies/cnc-catastrophe-national-claims/>
- Blog: <https://www.adjustingexpectations.com/education/adjuster-blog>
- About: <https://www.adjustingexpectations.com/about>
- Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/cnccatastrophe>
- Linkedin: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/cnccatastrophe>
- Companies: <https://www.adjustingexpectations.com/about/our-companies>
- Crunchbase: <https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cnc-catastrophe-national-claims>

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*Last updated: 2026\-04\-09*
