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Foremost Insurance Products
The Foremost Choice suite of insurance products is built on a simple idea. Specialized Value. Our products offer value to your agency and your customers. If you’re not appointed with all the Foremost Choice products, check them out and see what the Foremost Choice can do for you.
All Casualty products are available nationwide except in these select states:
DC: ORV, RV, and Travel Trailer not available
HI: Motorcycle, ORV, RV, Travel Trailer, and Classic Auto not available
MA: Motorcycle, and RV not available
SPECIALTY Insurance
From Mobile Home to Landlord and all the toys in between, Foremost is your one-stop-shop for specialty products.
Mobile Home
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Mobile Home Program.
Coverages
Our Mobile Home policy provides open peril coverage that protects the Dwelling, Personal Property and Other Structures against accidental physical loss, and we automatically include coverage for things like Golf Carts, Debris Removal and more.
We also offer settlement options like an Agreed Loss provision, Optional Replacement Cost or Extended Replacement Cost, and even Replacement Cost on older homes in the home is insured to replacement value.
Eligibility
We accept manufactured homes of most any age, any size, any make and any model – mobile, manufactured, and modular homes, located in a park or on private property.
Discounts
- Multi-Policy
- Affinity. Applies to members of USAA and AFI.
- Age of Home. Newer homes qualify for a higher discount.
- Park. Homes located in an approved park qualify.
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Vacant Home
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Vacant Home Program.
Coverages
Our Vacant Home base policy is Coverage A – Dwelling. Your customers can customize their own policy by adding optional coverages such as Liability, Vandalism and Malicious Mischief, and coverage for Personal Property.
If a customer has a property that’s vacant between tenants – no problem! With Foremost, you can easily endorse a policy between Vacant and Rental usage types in most states. No need to cancel and rewrite every time the home is temporarily unoccupied.
Customers can also purchase an endorsement that provides Comprehensive coverage on the Dwelling.
Pro-Rated Cancellation
We offer an annual policy, with a pro-rated refund if the customer cancels during the term subject to a minimum earned premium. Other companies may offer a three- or six-month policy, with no refund if the customer cancels before the end of the policy term.
Eligibility
Homes for sale, homes for rent, vacant manufactured homes and much more are eligible for our program. We have no restrictions based solely on the age of the home or the amount of time the home has been vacant, and we accept homes valued from $5,000 to $1,000,000 (in most states). We’ll also write homes in the name of an LLC or a Trust.
Download Vacant Home Sales Sheet
Download Vacant Under Renovation Sales Sheet
For forms, blank applications and program guides, please log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Renters
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Renters Program.
Coverages
Our Renters policy provides Coverage C – Personal Property, Coverage D – Additional Living Expenses, Coverage F – Liability, and Coverage G – Medical Payments. The base policy provides Broad Form Coverage for Personal Property with an ACV loss settlement. Your customers can also choose to purchase endorsements.
Optional Endorsements
Your customers can customize their policies with a variety of optional endorsements, including Water Back-Up of Sewers or Drains or Identity Theft Expense Management. They also have the option to schedule their personal property if they choose.
Settlement Method Options
Our base policy loss settlement method is Actual Cash Value. Customers can purchase an optional Replacement Cost endorsement if they choose.
Discounts
- Multi-policy
- Affinity Discount
- Central Fire Alarm Discount
- Burglar Alarm Discount
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Landlord
Learn more about Foremost Choice Landlord and Rental Property.
Coverages
We don’t force your customers into a one-size-fits-all solution. Our base policy is Coverage A – Dwelling. Your customers can choose from two packages: our Landlord Package, or our Landlord Platinum Package, or they can customize their own policy by adding coverages and endorsements.
Eligibility
Our program accepts all kinds of Landlords – whether they own one home they rent out, or if they’re a professional Landlord who owns multiple properties. We have no restrictions based solely on the age of the home, and we accept dwellings valued from $5,000 to $1,000,000 in most states.
Settlement Method Options
Our base policy includes an Agreed Loss Settlement provision for a covered total loss in most states, and an Actual Cash Value settlement on a partial loss. Customers can also select Replacement Cost, Extended Replacement Cost or Repair Cost, depending on policy type.
You can easily endorse a policy between Vacant and Rental usage types in most states!
Discounts
- Use Tenant Screening such as SmartMove – credit history, criminal background, eviction, skip search.
- Have more than one property insured with Foremost
- Member of a Landlord Association
- Use a Property Management Company
- Have a strong credit-based insurance score
- Claims Free
- Newer Home
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Vacation & Short-Term Rental
Learn more about Foremost Choice Vacation and Short-Term Rental.
Coverages
We don’t force your customers into a one-size-fits all solution. These properties can be written with either Named Peril or Comprehensive coverage on the Dwelling. Our base policy is Coverage A – Dwelling. Your customers can customize their policy by adding coverages and endorsements, or they can choose from two packages: our Landlord Package, or our Landlord Platinum Package.
Eligibility
Not all companies will accept properties that are rented on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, but Foremost will. Homes of any age are acceptable, customers with credit or loss issues may qualify, and we accept a wide range of dwelling values – Coverage A values of up to $1,000,000. We’ll also accept homes that are written in the name of an LLC or a Trust.
Settlement Method Options
Our base policy includes an Agreed Loss Provision for a covered total loss, and an Actual Cash Value settlement on a partial loss. Customers can also select Replacement Cost, Extended Replacement Cost or Repair Cost, depending on policy type.
Discounts
- More than one property insured with Foremost
- Have strong credit-based insurance scores
- Claims Free
- Newer Home
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Seasonal Home
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Owner Occupied Seasonal Home Program.
Coverages
We have several options for owner-occupied and Seasonal dwellings – Dwelling Fire One (Named Peril), Dwelling Fire Three (Comprehensive), and two packaged Homeowners policies – Foremost Classic ACV and Foremost Classic CL. Your customers can choose their level of coverage and customize their own policy.
So many Settlement Method Options!
Eligibility
Foremost’s programs cover everything from older or lower-value dwellings to brand new, high-value homes. We’ll also accept unsupported seasonal homes, and dwellings located in higher Public Protection Classes.
Options for Hard-to-Place Customers
Foremost offers coverage to customers who may be declined with other companies. For example, a customer with a trampoline or certain kinds of animals may not be eligible elsewhere, but Foremost will accept that business (exclusions or surcharge may apply).
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Owner-Occupied Condominium
Learn more about Foremost Choice Owner-Occupied Condo.
Coverages
Our base policy provides Comprehensive coverage and Replacement Cost settlement on the Unit Owner’s Building Property (UOBP), and Broad Form perils and ACV settlement for Personal Property.
Discounts
- Multi-Policy Discount
- Central Fire Alarm Discount
- Burglar Alarm Discount
- Sprinkler System Discount
- Age of Condominium Discount (if 15 years old or newer)
- Affinity Discount
- Masonry Discount
Optional Endorsements
Your customers can customize their policies with a variety of optional endorsements, including Water Back-Up of Sewers or Drains or Identity Fraud Expense Management. They also have the option to schedule their personal property if they choose.
Loss Settlement Method Options
Our base policy loss settlement method is Replacement Cost for UOBP and Actual Cash Value for Personal Property. Customers can purchase an optional Replacement Cost endorsement for their Personal Property if they choose.
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Rental and Vacant Condominium
Learn more about Foremost Choice Rental and Vacant Condo.
Coverages
Our base policy is Coverage A – Unit Owner’s Building Property (UOBP). Your customers can choose from three options: our Landlord Package, one step up to our Landlord Platinum Package, or they can customize their own policy by adding coverages and endorsements.
Eligibility
Many companies won’t write Rental or Vacant condos, but Foremost will. We even accept condos that are used for Vacation and Short-Term Rentals. Foremost defines Vacation and Short-Term Rentals as a property that is rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and may occasionally be used by the owner.
Ease of Use
If your customer has a condo that’s vacant between tenants – no problem! With Foremost, you can easily endorse a policy between Vacant and Rental usage types in most states. No need to cancel and rewrite every time the home is temporarily unoccupied.
Discounts
- Platinum Package
- Insured Age
- Central Fire Alarm
- Multi-Policy
- Landlord Association
- Property Management
- Tenant Screening
- Age of Home
- Multiple Properties
- Masonry
- Affinity
Student Housing
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Student Housing Program.
Coverages
Your customers can choose from two packages: our Landlord Package or our Landlord Platinum Package. Or they can start with Coverage on the Dwelling (Coverage A), and then customize their policy by adding coverages and endorsements. If the property is vacant between semesters – no problem! With Foremost’s Landlord Platinum Package, you can extend the Vacancy clause to 90 days.
Discounts
- Have more than one property insured with Foremost
- Are members of a Landlord Association
- Use a Property Management Company
- Have a strong credit-based insurance score
- Are claims free
- Own a newer home
Eligibility
Some of you might turn to an E&S carrier or a General Agency, but we think we’re the right choice for this business. Why Foremost? Because making the Foremost Choice means Ownership of Expirations remains with your agency, we also process the renewal and send it directly to the customer, and Foremost is admitted, which means customers are protected by the state guarantee fund. And, Foremost will accept a property that’s written in the name of an LLC – many other companies won’t.
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Tiny Houses
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Tiny Home Program.
Coverages
Our Foremost Tiny Home program offers Personal Property coverage, Additional Living Expenses, and Full-Timer coverage. We also include a Diminishing Deductible without any premium charge. For each consecutive year the tiny house is insured by Foremost without a paid loss, we will reduce the deductible by 25%.
Eligibility
Tiny houses built to Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) standards or are National Organization for Alternative Housing (NOAH) certified/registered are eligible for the Foremost Travel Trailer program. Tiny Houses with Built-in solar panels are also acceptable, and producers can submit new units valued up to $150,000.
For forms, blank applications and program guides, please log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Motorcycle
Learn more about the Foremost Motorcycle Program.
Coverages – Convenient Packages
Saver.
Provides basic protection at an affordable cost. Includes $500 Helmet and Safety Apparel coverage, First Accident Forgiveness, available Optional Equipment coverage and optional Towing and Roadside Assistance.
Plus.
Delivers a balance of coverage and price. Features First Accident Forgiveness, two years of Replacement Cost Total Loss Settlement, $3,500 Optional Equipment, $1,500 Helmet and Safety Apparel, Towing and Roadside Assistance, Trip Interruption and Track Day coverage.
Elite.
Offers the most coverage and protection. We’ve taken the Plus Package and added Diminishing Deductible, Deductible Waiver, Enhanced Rental, Permissive Use Rental, five years of Replacement Cost Total Loss Settlement, $5,000 Optional Equipment at Replacement Cost, $2,000 Personal Effects at Replacement Cost, $2,500 Helmet, Safety Apparel and more.
Discounts
- Multi-Policy
- Paid In Full
- Lay-Up
- Motorcycle Endorsement
- Locked Storage
- Advance Purchase
- Loyalty (Claim-Free Renewal)
- Safety Equipment/Devices
- Safety Course
- Prior Insurance
- Preferred Operator
- Multi-Vehicle
- Anti-Lock Brakes
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Off-Road Vehicle
Learn more about the Foremost Choice ORV Program.
Coverages – Convenient Packages
Saver.
Provides basic protection at an affordable cost. Includes $500 Helmet and Safety Apparel coverage and available Optional Equipment (ACV).
Plus.
Delivers a balance of coverage and price. Includes $500 Optional Equipment for quads, snowmobiles and off-road motorcycles, and $1,500 of Helmet and Safety Apparel.
Elite.
Offers the most coverage and protection. We’ve taken the Plus Package and added Diminishing Deductible, Enhanced Rental, $2,000 Personal Effects at Replacement Cost, $3,500 Optional Equipment at Replacement Cost, two years of Replacement Cost Total Loss Settlement for snowmobiles, quads and off-road motorcycles, $2,500 Helmet and Safety Apparel and more.
We write Snowmobile too!
Discounts
- Multi-Policy
- Paid In Full
- Lay-Up
- Locked Storage
- Advance Purchase
- Loyalty (Claim-Free Renewal)
- Safety Equipment/Devices
- Safety Course
- Multi-Vehicle
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Golf Cart
Learn more about the Foremost Golf Cart Program.
Coverages
Helmet and Safety Apparel coverage.
We include $1,500 with Collision coverage. This is a great benefit if the helmet or apparel is damaged in a covered Collision Loss.
Medical Payments coverage
We provide primary (first party) coverage if your customer chooses to add this option.
Uninsured Motorists coverage
We offer this optional coverage for injuries resulting from an uninsured motorist.
Riding on Public Roads
With the Foremost Choice Motorcycle Program, your customers ATV, NEV or golf cart may be covered when riding on public roads.
Discounts
- Multi-Policy
- Locked Storage
- Paid In Full
- Advance Purchase
- Lay-Up
- Loyalty (Claim-Free Renewal)
- Safety Course
- Safety Equipment/Devices
- Multi-Vehicle
Boat
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Marine Program.
Coverages – Packages
More choices for more customers! Customers can choose a low-cost Saver package, a value-packed Plus package, or the Elite package with all the bells and whistles. We also offer specialized packages for Personal Watercraft, Pontoons, Classics, and Performance boats.
We offer Personal Watercraft Insurance too
Total Loss Replacement Cost
If a replacement watercraft is purchased after a covered total loss, and the replacement price is above the Amount of Insurance, we will pay the additional amount spent for the replacement watercraft up to an amount of 20% of the Amount of Insurance.
Replacement Cost Personal Property
Personal Property losses are paid at full replacement cost with no depreciation applied. Unlike other carriers, we don’t exclude fishing equipment or charge a separate premium. There are no sub-limits and the coverage has a low $100 deductible.
Discounts
- Paid-In-Full
- Prior Insurance
- Loss-Free Renewal
- Lay-Up
- Insured Age 55+
- Safety Course
- Multi-unit
- Protective Devices
- Affinity
- Multi-policy
- Alliance
Download Personal Watercraft Sales Sheet
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Motor Home
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Motor Home Program.
Coverages
Total Loss Replacement coverage
This protects customers from the effects of depreciation. In the event that a new-model motor home is damaged beyond repair within its first five model years, and it is still owned by the original owner, we’ll pay to replace it with a brand new one of similar kind and quality.
Full-Timer coverage
Provides liability protection very similar to a homeowners policy when the motor home is parked and being used as a residence.
Personal Property coverage
This applies to personal property loss that occurs either inside or outside the motor home. Both ACV and Replacement Cost are available. Pet coverage also an option!
Campsite/Vacation Liability coverage
Provides coverage when the motor home is parked and being used as a secondary residence.
And more!
We also offer policies for Fifth-Wheel and Luxury Motor Coach – contact your Foremost marketing representative to learn more!
Discounts
- Multi-policy
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Defensive Driving
- Safety Features
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Travel Trailer
Learn more about the Foremost Choice Travel Trailer Program.
Coverages
Total Loss Replacement coverage
This protects customers from the effects of depreciation. In the event that a new-model motor home is damaged beyond repair within its first five model years, and it is still owned by the original owner, we’ll pay to replace it with a brand new one of similar kind and quality.
Full-Timer coverage
Provides liability protection very similar to a homeowners policy when the motor home is parked and being used as a residence.
Personal Property coverage
This applies to personal property loss that occurs either inside or outside the motor home. Both ACV and Replacement Cost are available. Pet coverage also an option!
We also offer policies for Fifth-Wheel and Luxury Motor Coach – contact your Foremost marketing representative to learn more!
Campsite/Vacation Liability coverage
Provides coverage when the motor home is parked and being used as a secondary residence.
For forms, blank applications and program guides, log in to ForemostSTAR.com and click on Supply Source.
Flood
Learn more about the Foremost Flood Insurance Program.
Coverages
Foremost Flood insurance offers Standard and Preferred policy types:.
- Coverage A – Building Property
- Coverage B – Personal Property
- Coverage C – Other Coverages
- Coverage D – Increased Cost of Compliance
Eligibility
Coverage is available for single family residences, condo owners/ associations, renters (contents only), mobile and manufactured homes, commercial structures and other residential structures
Limits
Single and 2-4 family: $250,000 (building) and $100,000 (contents) Nonresidential (commercial): $500,000 (building) and $500,000 (contents) (Residential Condominium Building Association Policies (RCBAP) are eligible for up to $250,000 in building coverage per unit.)
Not all product and discounts are available in every state. Foremost Flood insurance policies are underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFP), a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Auto Insurance
Did you know that the non-standard auto market is estimated at $40B? We specialize in non-standard policies with customers who may not qualify for a preferred program. Auto availability by state
Auto Insurance
Did you know that the non-standard auto market is estimated at $40B? We specialize in non-standard policies with customers who may not qualify for a preferred program.
Auto
Learn more about the Auto program.
Highlights
eSignature
This real-time, “click to sign” way to collect a customer’s signature for policy documents is a convenient, mobile-friendly feature that can save you and your customers valuable time and effort.
Text Alert Payment Reminders
When your customers elect to receive text reminders, links to our mobile website and IVR are included within the text message so they can easily pay their bill. Customer retention increases significantly for customers who receive Text Alerts and it can free up more time for you to sell.
Comparative Raters
Our rates are available on many popular comparative raters, or you can quote and book business directly on IAProducers.com.
Discounts
- Multi-Policy
- Paid in Full
- Advance Quote
- Safe Driver
- Distant Student
- Minor Child
- EFT
- Go Paperless
Not all policies, discounts, coverages and features are available in all states. “Foremost” and the “F” logo are registered trademarks of FCOA, LLC, 5600 Beech Tree Lane, Caledonia, MI 49316. Bristol West Insurance Group is a registered trademark of Bristol West Holdings, Inc., 900 South Pine Island Road, Suite 600 Plantation, FL 33324. Insurance underwritten by a member of Foremost Insurance Group or the Bristol West Insurance Group. The Foremost and Bristol West companies are members of the Farmers Insurance Group®, 6301 Owensmouth Ave., Woodland Hills, CA
Collectible Auto
Learn more about the Collectible Auto program.
Agreed Value Policy
Protects the current market value of the insured vehicle in the event of physical damage or a total loss. The producer and the insured determine the agreed value, representing the current market value of the vehicle. In the event of a covered total loss, the insured receives the full agreed amount less any applicable deductible.
Customized Policies
Allows for a choice of coverage to best suit the policyholder’s individual situation. Coverage options include: Towing and Roadside Assistance, Full Glass coverage, Automobilia coverage, Car Covers and Bras, Limited Trailer and Paddock coverage and more.
Low Premiums
A specialized insurance policy can save hundreds of dollars and hassle. Customers can reap the rewards of a program designed with the true car enthusiast in mind, and enjoy more features customized specifically for collectible car owners than a standard auto policy.
The J.C. Taylor Company is the managing general underwriter for the Foremost Collectible Auto program. Log on to jctaylor.com today to quote and book Collectible Auto policies.