Home Insurance Rates Have Gone Up In Colorado

A lot of consumers have been getting their home insurance renewal statements lately and have been going into shock!!   Home insurance rates in Colorado have gone up on average about 10 to 15% and in some areas 40%.  These consumers can thank the tremendous amount of property losses taking place in the year 2012.  These losses are from wind and hail that we received in the summertime and wildfires that have been going on since the beginning of the year.

These wildfires include the Little Sand Fire, The Treasure Fire, Weber, Waldo and Flagstaff,  Lower North Fork, The High Park, Springer, Woodland and Last Chance, Ironing Board and Pine Ridge.  These wildfires have easily exceeded over $500,000,000 in damage, though the number not official, wildfires alone could reach eight to nine hundred million.

The state on top of all the wildfires also received a large amount of wind and hail.  During the  months of May, June and July, Colorado received a large amount of wind and hail.  This took place throughout the state of Colorado.

These losses eventually get passed onto the consumer one way or another, either by requiring 1-2% wind and hail deductibles or the consumer has seen insurance rates going up.  Some companies are even requiring that you package your auto and home and especially your rental property.  Companies are going towards or already have requiring that you package all your insurance products with them. The standalone home or landlord insurance policy is more than likely going to go away in Colorado.

If you are one of the consumers who is getting non-renewed or your home insurance rates have spiked, or if you are having problems getting any type of insurance on your home or auto, gives us a call.   As brokers we have multiple sources and can bundle your insurance needs.

Sources: –Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association

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