Had a rental property for 5 years with multiple water issues resulting in three claims in three years. Major homeowner insurance companies denying offering coverage because of claim history.
Advice on alternatives? And specific independent brokers recommended that would take insurance on at a premium?
Insurance Agent · Chicago · Member since 2025 · 46 posts · 38 votes
9mo
I would start with a local broker who has access to the admitted as well as excess & surplus markets. Of course, they will probably double check their admitted carriers to see about placement but you may have luck in the E&S markets. They may have options that would provide coverage with conditions, maybe restricted water loss payouts, higher deductibles, or require water shut-off devices installed.
Otherwise, if every company is declining, you may qualify for the NJ Fair Plan, the state ran insurance program for high risk properties that cannot be insured in the private market (insurer of last resort). Fair warning, coverage is lesser and premium is higher than anything else. If you have any options other than the Fair Plan, it is probably better.
Insurance Agent · Member since 2020 · 177 posts · 76 votes
9mo
Your only option will most likely be a surplus lines carrier, due to the number and type of claims. If interested shoot me a message and I can have something ready next week.