[MassHistPres] Home insurance on NR listed properties

[Johnstone, Michelle]

Happy Friday, Preservationists 😊

Here in Worcester, we have been noticing an uptick in complaints from owners (particularly new buyers) of NR-listed buildings related to their inability, in some cases, to find an insurance company to cover them at all, and in other cases, rates being exorbitantly expensive (like in the $400/MONTH range). Is this something that a lot of you are seeing in your communities as well? I’m not sure what it is about National Register listing that has become their sticking point, because the NR is an honorary program only under most circumstances.

Does anyone know of any insurers that regularly provide insurance regardless of NR listing, and at a reasonable price? Also interested in if anything is being doing to address this issue.

Best,

Michelle H. Johnstone
Senior Preservation Planner
Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division
City of Worcester | 455 Main Street, Rm 404, Worcester, MA 01608
P: 508-799-1400 x31410
C: 774-622-0695
E: johnstonem at worcesterma.gov<mailto:johnstonem at worcesterma.gov>
www.worcesterma.gov<http://www.worcesterma.gov/>

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