[MassHistPres] Home insurance on NR listed properties

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Hi,
I have heard about this exact issue in Fitchburg, too. Not sure which insurance carrier(s), trying to reject any listed properties.

Susan



Susan Navarre

Executive Director

Fitchburg Historical Society



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Subject: [MassHistPres] Home insurance on NR listed properties


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

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