Californians navigating wildfire risk maps and non-renewal letters can now call 1-800-INSURANCE to reach independent agencies that understand brush scoring, FAIR Plan backstops, and commercial property hurdles in high-risk ZIP codes.
Matching shoppers with agencies that know the underwriting landscape
Carrier withdrawals have forced agencies to spend hours researching surplus lines options or deploying mitigation checklists before a quote can even be issued. Aegis Platforms curated partners with deep expertise in wildfire mitigation, earthquake endorsements, and personal liability coverage so callers receive precise guidance.
“California agencies are balancing complex inspection requirements while shoppers need fast answers about defensible space or business interruption coverage,” said Kirk Brunson. “We’re routing every inquiry to teams that already know how to package layered policies without sacrificing compliance.”
Campaigns focus on education and mitigation funding
Greg Patnod pointed out that the launch includes video explainers, SMS outreach, and bilingual resources to demystify new premium structures. “Our partners are walking customers through mitigation grants and risk-reduction rebates so households can keep coverage in force,” Patnod said. “We’re also tracking quote-to-bind velocity to help agencies staff up before peak renewal seasons.”
California agencies joining the program receive exclusivity over select metro clusters, ongoing analytics support, and co-branded marketing assets that highlight defensible home upgrades. Prospective partners can request an introductory briefing at join1800insurance.com.