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Foremost Insurance Expands Dwelling Fire Program in Utah

GRAND RAPIDS , Michigan – Foremost Insurance Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its Dwelling Fire program in Utah. Foremost is accepting more landlord and rental property customers, lowering rates by an average of 25% and offering new, larger discounts.

Typically known as the solution for hard-to-place landlord and owner-occupied properties, Foremost is now enhancing its program to include standard and preferred business.

With Foremost’s broadened underwriting, the company is now accepting:

  • Vacation rental properties
  • Homes with open foundations
  • Customers who have had a lapse in coverage
  • Customers with up to five losses

“Landlords now have one company for all their rental properties,” says Rodney Ellisor, Foremost zone executive director. “We insure rental units in superior condition and also rentals with some minor problems. This new program provides significantly lower rates to customers with good credit or if they are members of an association, screen tenants, use a property management company or have multiple properties.”

Some of the discounts offered include: 

  • Homes up to 19 years old can qualify for an age of home discount, up to 20%
  • The discount for superior financial responsibility is increased to 20%
  • Owners with another Foremost, Farmers®, Bristol West® or Zurich® policy can qualify for a discount
  • Owners without prior claims can receive a discount

To become appointed with Foremost, agents can call 1-800-237-6136 or visit ForemostIndependentAgent.com.