Need advice on insurance

Does anyone know of a good insurance company with reasonable premium to cover brownstone insurance?  We have a small mix-used building, residential + commercial.  Our insurance premium is going up so much that it becomes unaffordable.  We have never made a claim for the last 25 years.  Any info and/or suggestion appreciated!

villagebrstoner

in Insurance 12 years and 2 months ago

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deancollins | 12 years and 2 months ago

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We have Brownstoner Insurance, 6 unit building and its 10k for 3 years (well it was last time we signed up)….personally i think its reasonable BUT i’d be interested in shopping it around next time as we’ve never made a claim (at least not in the last 6 years i’ve been here).

sgdale | 12 years and 2 months ago

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Its definitely worth talking to someone over at Brownstone Agency.  They have provided some of the best rates in the Brooklyn area for 40 years.  Try getting a quote, call (212)699-8773 see what they can provide for you.

MrHancock | 12 years and 2 months ago

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Add one more A+ rating for Will. 1st class all around.

mousta | 12 years and 2 months ago

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Same here, I’ve used Narrows and they are great.

RBCG | 12 years and 2 months ago

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Another rec for Will and Narrows Insurance – he presented me with a wide range of options, was great at explaining all the pros and cons, and had great rates for all. Not to mention terrific to work with. Look no further.

sunbury | 12 years and 2 months ago

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I have just used Narrows Insurance Agency. They are great. I found a rate that was half of what I was paying Liberty Mutual.

WSNarrows | 12 years and 2 months ago

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It really depends on a few factors, including the commercial tenant. If you’d like, I am a broker and I will shop the building for you. Will Smoltino Narrows Insurance Agency, Inc. 9201 4th Avenue, 7th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11209 Phone: (718) 745-1500