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Posted on Google Tracy MurrayJanuary 23, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tina Vondane was super helpful from start to finish. She helped us transfer auto and home policies seamlessly. Very pleasant to work with.Posted on Google Craig BrunerJanuary 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Premier Choice is first rate. Kaitlyn was outstanding in addressing my request. Incredibly fast and thorough!Posted on Google Bernie RubinJanuary 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shout out to Tina V. Thank you for your knowledge, professionalism and sincere commitment to help me through a somewhat difficult time in procuring auto insurance. What a pleasure not having to deal with "off-shore" customer service reps! Appreciate you. BPosted on Google Snow AliJanuary 18, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amber Wallace was helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She made the whole process quick and I really appreciate it.Posted on Google Cody PaceJanuary 14, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike is great to work withPosted on Google Christy GrantJanuary 11, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Collecting a COI was a breeze. Thank you.Posted on Google Laura RoeJanuary 8, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tina at Premier Choice Insurance was a delight! She got us a great quote on homeowners insurance and was able to save us almost $600 yearly. She was very personable and friendly. I am glad that we have switched our car insurance over and now our homeowners as well!Posted on Google Rachel GlaserJanuary 7, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amber is great. She worked quickly to find us an insurance for our new home.Posted on Google L HutchJanuary 5, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone is very helpful and a pleasure to work with! Thanks for all you do!Posted on Google Susan TurnerJanuary 4, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Premier Choice Insurance has been able to save me money on my Home Owners and Auto Policy, I'm so glad I switched! Thank you, Tina, for all your help, especially your Great communication and followup!
You call. A real person answers. Not a call center in another state, not an automated system that makes you press 7 buttons before you can talk to anyone.
You get home insurance quotes from multiple carriers at once. Progressive, Geico, and dozens of others you’ve probably never heard of but should know about. We compare them side by side so you can see exactly what you’re paying for and what you’re getting.
When your rate jumps next year or you need to file a claim, you’re not starting over with a new agent who doesn’t know your name. You’re calling the same people who set up your policy, and we’re already looking at your account before you finish explaining the situation. That’s what happens when you work with an independent agency that’s been in Arizona for years, not a website that disappears after you buy.
We’ve watched Arizona homeowners get hit with the same pattern for years. Rates stay stable, then suddenly jump 30% with no explanation. Or worse, you file one claim and get a non-renewal letter in the mail.
We’re a family-owned independent agency based in Mesa, serving Fountain Hills and the entire Phoenix metro. Over 930 five-star Google reviews, not because we’re the cheapest, but because we pick up the phone and we know how to find coverage that actually works when you need it. We’ve been named one of the Three Best Rated Insurance Agents in Mesa and Agents of the Year in 2023 because we do this differently than the big companies.
When you work with us, you’re working with people who live here, understand Arizona’s insurance market, and have access to over 100 carriers. That means options when other agencies only have one answer.
You reach out by phone, email, or through the website. We ask you about your home, your current coverage, and what’s been frustrating you about your current situation. This takes about 10 minutes.
We run your information through our network of 40-plus carriers. Some you know, like Progressive home insurance and Geico home insurance. Others are regional carriers that often beat the big names on price and coverage. We’re looking at house insurance quotes from all of them at once.
You get a comparison that actually makes sense. We walk you through what each policy covers, what it doesn’t, and why one might cost more than another. No jargon, no pressure. If you decide to switch, we handle the cancellation of your old policy at no cost to you.
Once you’re set up, we don’t disappear. Your rates change, your home value goes up, you add a pool—we’re already on it. That’s the difference between working with an agency and buying a policy online.
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Fountain Hills sits in Maricopa County, where home insurance rates have climbed faster than almost anywhere else in Arizona. The combination of monsoon damage, rising rebuild costs, and carriers pulling out of the state has made it harder to find affordable coverage. You need someone who knows which carriers are still writing policies here and which ones are worth your time.
When you work with us, you get access to the same home insurance company options as someone in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Mesa. We’re not limited to one carrier, so if your current company drops you or doubles your rate, we have alternatives ready. That’s what independent means.
You also get someone local who understands what Fountain Hills homeowners are dealing with. Higher property values than surrounding areas, stricter HOA requirements in some neighborhoods, and the reality that your home is probably your biggest financial asset. We build policies around that, not around hitting a sales quota.
Arizona carriers have been raising rates across the board, and Fountain Hills hasn’t been spared. The biggest drivers are increased rebuild costs, more frequent monsoon and hail damage claims, and reinsurance costs going up for the carriers themselves.
If your rate jumped 20% or more, it’s usually not just you. It’s happening to most people with that carrier. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it.
This is where having access to multiple carriers matters. We can run your home through 40-plus companies and find out who’s offering better rates right now. Sometimes it’s a smaller regional carrier. Sometimes it’s a company you’ve never heard of that specializes in Arizona homes. The key is having options, because the carrier that was cheapest three years ago might be the most expensive today.
When you get homeowner insurance quotes online, you’re usually only seeing one or two carriers. The website is owned by the insurance company, so they’re only showing you their rates. You have no idea if it’s competitive.
When you work with an independent agency like us, we’re comparing quotes from over 40 carriers at once. Same information, way more options. And if something changes—your rate goes up, you need to file a claim, you have a question about your coverage—you’re calling a local agent who already knows your situation, not a 1-800 number.
The other big difference is what happens after you buy. Online companies are built to sell policies, not service them. We’re built to do both. That’s why we have over 930 five-star reviews from people who’ve actually had to use their insurance, not just buy it.
It depends on the carrier and the type of claim. Some companies have gotten aggressive about non-renewing customers after even one claim, especially water damage or liability claims. Others are more reasonable.
This is something we talk about upfront when we’re comparing house insurance quotes. Not all carriers treat claims the same way, and it matters. If you’re with a company that’s known for dropping people after one claim, we’ll tell you. If there’s a better option that has a track record of sticking with customers, we’ll show you that too.
The other thing to know is that filing a claim doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get dropped, but filing multiple claims in a short period definitely increases the risk. That’s why we also talk about when it makes sense to file a claim versus handling something out of pocket. Sometimes paying for a $3,000 repair yourself is smarter than filing a claim that could cost you your policy.
You need enough to rebuild your home from the ground up at today’s construction costs, plus enough to replace your belongings and cover liability if someone gets hurt on your property. For most Fountain Hills homes, that’s significantly more than it was five years ago.
Rebuild costs in Arizona have gone up 30-40% in some areas due to labor shortages, material costs, and increased demand. If your coverage amount hasn’t changed in a few years, there’s a good chance you’re underinsured. That’s a problem if you ever have a total loss, because the insurance company is only going to pay up to your coverage limit.
We calculate this based on your home’s square footage, features, and current construction costs in Maricopa County. We also look at your personal property and liability exposure. If you have a pool, a trampoline, or you run a business from home, your liability needs are different than someone who doesn’t. The goal is to make sure you’re covered without paying for coverage you don’t need.
Cheap and good aren’t opposites, but you have to know what you’re comparing. The lowest home insurance quotes usually come with higher deductibles, lower coverage limits, or exclusions that matter in Arizona—like limited monsoon or dust storm coverage.
What we do is find the best combination of price and coverage for your situation. Sometimes that’s a big-name carrier like Progressive home insurance or Geico home insurance. Sometimes it’s a regional company that specializes in Arizona homes and beats the national companies on both price and coverage.
The key is comparing policies that actually cover the same things. A $1,200 policy with a $5,000 deductible and limited water damage coverage isn’t cheaper than a $1,400 policy with a $1,000 deductible and full coverage. It just looks cheaper until you file a claim. We break down what you’re actually getting so you can make a real comparison, not just pick the lowest number.
We’re licensed to write home insurance across the entire state of Arizona. Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert—it doesn’t matter. Same access to carriers, same service, same local knowledge.
The reason we mention Fountain Hills specifically is because we know the area, we know what homeowners here are dealing with, and we know which carriers are still actively writing policies in Maricopa County. But if you’re in Tempe or Peoria or Surprise, we’re set up to help you the same way.
We’re based in Mesa, so if you want to meet in person, that’s easy. But most of what we do happens over the phone and email anyway. You send us your current policy, we run quotes, we walk you through the options, and we get you set up. Location matters for understanding the market, but it doesn’t limit who we can work with.
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