Reduce Fire Insurance Costs

As homeowners in foothill communities cope with the financial toll of wildfire, Hood Cleaning groups and lawmakers are seeking ways to make insurance coverage more affordable. At an event last week in Conifer, speakers from United Policyholders and Colorado legislators explained new coverage options and ways to help combat high fire insurance rates.

While insurance companies have improved their models, they still have a hard time matching premiums to risk in wildfire zones. Preferred carriers are retreating, leaving many properties in the Excess and Surplus (E&S) or FAIR plan markets—and these policies aren’t backed by state insurance guarantee funds. The good news is that the tide may be turning: new laws in some states require insurers to offer discounts for structural mitigation steps like defensible space and fire-resistant construction materials. And strong documentation that proves you’ve taken these measures can give you leverage to negotiate a better policy or challenge a non-renewal.

For starters, you can lower your protection class by cutting back dry brush around dwellings and outbuildings. This can cut your rate by 5 percent or more. You can also save money by lowering your deductible, which is the amount you pay out of pocket before your insurance company starts paying on a claim. The higher the deductible you choose, the lower your rate will be—though keep in mind that you’ll need to have cash available to meet your deductible. Also, consider choosing a home built with fire-resistant building materials, such as concrete block, and adding features such as interconnected smoke detectors, sprinkler systems or professional monitoring for your home security system.

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