Glenwood Insurance Agency
1605 Grand Avenue, Suite K, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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1605 Grand Avenue, Suite K, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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201 Centennial Street, 4th, Floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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Navigate wildfire risk zones, new Colorado insurance laws, and rising costs. Get the coverage your Glenwood Springs mountain home needs at the best rate.
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Colorado ranks fourth nationally for home insurance costs due to wildfire risk and hail damage claims. Glenwood Springs faces additional exposure from designated high-wildfire zones in the Three Mile and Four Mile areas, the aftermath of the 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire, and elevated replacement costs driven by the median home price of $804,000. These combined factors push premiums significantly higher than the national average.
Yes, especially starting January 2026 when Colorado's HB 1182 takes effect. This law requires insurers to publish their wildfire risk scoring models and offer premium credits for verified mitigation work like defensible space clearing, fire-resistant roofing, and vegetation management. Document your mitigation efforts with photos and receipts, then ask your insurer specifically about available discounts.
Typically no—standard homeowners policies exclude earth movement, including mudslides and debris flows. This is particularly important in Glenwood Springs given the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scars that created mudslide risks in Glenwood Canyon. You may need separate coverage for earth movement or comprehensive flood insurance that covers certain mudflow scenarios, so review your policy's specific exclusions carefully.
The Colorado FAIR Plan is a last-resort insurance program for homeowners who can't get coverage from traditional insurers due to high wildfire risk. Available for residential properties since spring 2025, it provides basic coverage at typically higher premiums and with less generous terms than standard policies. You'd consider FAIR Plan if you live in a high-risk zone where carriers have denied you coverage or non-renewed your policy.
Your dwelling coverage should be based on replacement cost, not market value. With elevated construction costs, skilled labor shortages, and updated building requirements in Colorado, rebuilding could cost more than your home's market price. Get a replacement cost estimate from your insurer or a professional appraiser—it might be $850,000 or higher even if your home's market value is $800,000.
In Colorado's current insurance climate, avoid filing small claims when possible. Multiple claims—even for covered perils like hail damage—can make insurers non-renew your policy or significantly raise your rates. If damage costs only slightly exceed your deductible, consider paying out of pocket to maintain a clean claims history, which gives you more options when shopping for coverage.
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