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Posted on 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 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 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 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 Cody PaceJanuary 14, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike is great to work withPosted on Christy GrantJanuary 11, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Collecting a COI was a breeze. Thank you.Posted on 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 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 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 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!
When your rate jumps 50% or your carrier drops you after one claim, you need someone who can actually do something about it. Not just sympathize.
We compare home insurance quotes across dozens of carriers—the big names like Progressive and Geico, plus regional companies that often beat them on price. You get the coverage Arizona requires for monsoon damage, wildfire risk, and everything else that comes with living here. No gaps, no surprises when you file a claim.
Most importantly, you get a local agent who picks up the phone. When monsoon season hits or wildfire smoke rolls in, you’re not stuck in a call queue. You’re talking to someone in Arizona who knows exactly what’s happening and what your policy actually covers.
We’ve been helping Arizona homeowners since long before the insurance market went sideways. We’re based locally, family-owned, and we’ve built our reputation on 930+ five-star Google reviews because we do what we say we’ll do.
Our agents live here. We understand what it means when your homeowner insurance quotes come back 70% higher than last year—because we’re seeing it happen to our neighbors too. Arlington faces the same challenges as the rest of Maricopa County: over 15% of properties are now at risk of higher premiums or cancellations due to wildfire exposure alone.
We represent over 40 insurance carriers. That means when one company won’t cover you or prices you out, we have options. Real ones.
First, we talk. You tell us what happened—rate increase, claim denial, policy cancellation, whatever brought you here. We ask about your home, your current coverage, and what you actually need. This takes maybe 15 minutes.
Then we shop. We run your information through our network of 40+ carriers to find policies that fit your situation and budget. We’re looking at coverage limits, deductibles, Arizona-specific protections for monsoon and wildfire damage, and total cost. You’re not filling out the same form on 10 different websites.
Finally, we compare and explain. We show you the real options—not just the cheapest house insurance, but the best value for what you’re protecting. We walk through what each policy covers, what it doesn’t, and why one might make more sense than another. When you’re ready to move forward, we handle the paperwork and even cancel your old policy if you want.
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Arizona home insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024 alone—the fourth-biggest increase in the country. Over the past five years, rates are up 62.1%, the highest rise of any state. If your premium feels out of control, it’s because it is.
The reasons are real: construction costs have surged since 2020, making it more expensive to rebuild after damage. Wildfire risk keeps expanding across Maricopa County. Monsoon season brings over 1,000 flood events annually. Insurance companies are recalculating their risk, and homeowners are paying for it.
Here’s what matters for Arlington specifically: you’re far enough from the urban core that some carriers get nervous about response times and wildfire exposure. But you’re still in Maricopa County, which means you have access to competitive rates if you know where to look. The average Arizona homeowner pays $1,991 annually—well below the national average of $2,423. But only if you’re with the right carrier.
We track which companies are actually writing new policies in Arlington right now, which ones are offering competitive rates, and which ones are quietly raising premiums or non-renewing customers. That information changes monthly, and it’s the difference between overpaying and getting a fair deal.
Arizona saw an 11.4% average increase in 2024, but many homeowners are seeing much steeper jumps—sometimes 50% to 100%. The biggest drivers are wildfire risk, rising construction costs, and insurance companies recalculating their exposure across the state.
If you’re in or near areas with wildfire history or high vegetation, your rate likely increased more than average. Carriers are also responding to the fact that rebuilding a home costs significantly more now than it did three years ago. Labor shortages and material costs mean your coverage limits need to be higher to actually rebuild your home, which increases your premium.
The frustrating part is that even if you haven’t filed a claim in decades, you’re still affected by these market-wide changes. Your loyalty doesn’t insulate you from rate increases when the entire insurance market is repricing risk. That’s why shopping your policy with an independent agent who can compare dozens of carriers makes such a difference right now.
A standard homeowners insurance policy in Arizona covers your dwelling, personal property, liability, and additional living expenses if your home becomes unlivable. But the details matter more than the categories.
Dwelling coverage pays to repair or rebuild your home after covered damage—fire, windstorm, hail, lightning, or vandalism. Personal property covers your belongings inside the home. Liability protects you if someone gets injured on your property and sues. Additional living expenses cover hotel and food costs if you have to move out temporarily while repairs happen.
What’s not automatically covered: flood damage, earthquake damage, and sometimes roof damage if your roof is older than 15 years. In Arlington, you need to pay close attention to windstorm and hail coverage during monsoon season, and whether your policy covers wildfire damage without excluding “brush fire” scenarios. Many homeowners don’t realize their policy has exclusions until they file a claim. We make sure you know exactly what you’re covered for before you need it.
You need enough dwelling coverage to completely rebuild your home at today’s construction costs—not what you paid for the house, and not what Zillow says it’s worth. Those numbers are irrelevant when a contractor is giving you a rebuild estimate.
Most lenders require enough coverage to rebuild the home, but they’re using automated estimates that might be outdated. In Arizona’s current market, construction costs are 30-40% higher than they were in 2020. If your coverage hasn’t increased to match, you’re underinsured. That means if your home is destroyed, your insurance payout won’t cover the full rebuild, and you’re paying the difference out of pocket.
For personal property, the standard is 50-70% of your dwelling coverage, but that’s not enough if you have expensive electronics, jewelry, or collectibles. Liability coverage should be at least $300,000, and $500,000 is smarter if you have any assets worth protecting. We walk through these numbers with you based on your actual home and situation—not a generic formula.
Yes, but it takes more work. If you’ve filed claims in the past five years—especially multiple claims or a large payout—many carriers will either decline to cover you or charge significantly higher rates. But not all of them.
Some carriers specialize in higher-risk policies and offer competitive rates for homeowners with claim history. Others don’t penalize you as heavily for weather-related claims that weren’t your fault, like monsoon or wildfire damage. The key is knowing which carriers to approach and how to present your situation.
This is where working with an independent agency makes a massive difference. We know which of our 40+ carriers are claim-friendly right now and which ones automatically decline anyone with recent history. We can also help you decide whether it makes sense to pay out of pocket for small repairs instead of filing a claim that could cost you thousands in higher premiums over the next few years. For renters insurance, the market is much more forgiving—cheap renters insurance is still widely available even if you’ve had a homeowners claim before.
When you go directly to a carrier like Progressive home insurance or Geico home insurance, you get one quote from one company. If their rate is high or they won’t cover you, you start over with the next company. It’s time-consuming and you have no leverage.
When you work with an independent agent, we quote you with dozens of carriers at once. You’re comparing real options side-by-side—coverage, price, deductibles, and company reputation. If one carrier won’t cover you, we already have alternatives ready. If your rate increases next year, we re-shop your policy without you lifting a finger.
The cost is the same either way. Insurance carriers pay us directly, so our service doesn’t cost you anything extra. You’re getting access to more options, local expertise, and ongoing support for the same price you’d pay going direct. The only difference is you’re not doing all the work yourself, and you have someone in Arlington who actually answers the phone when you need help.
You can switch anytime. You’re not locked in. If you find a better rate or better coverage, you cancel your current policy and start the new one. Your old carrier will refund you for the unused portion of your premium, minus any cancellation fees—which are usually small or nonexistent.
The process is straightforward: you get your new policy in place first with a start date, then cancel the old one effective the same day. There’s no gap in coverage. Most carriers require written notice to cancel, but we handle that for you. We’ll even call your old carrier and process the cancellation so you don’t have to deal with retention departments trying to talk you out of it.
Timing-wise, it usually takes a week or two to finalize a new policy, depending on how quickly underwriting moves. If you’re switching because your rate just increased or your carrier non-renewed you, don’t wait. The closer you get to your renewal date, the fewer options you have. We’ve seen homeowners wait until the last minute and end up scrambling because their top choice couldn’t process the policy fast enough.
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