PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2007

November 30, 2007

Lower Insurance Rates in Arlington Become Effective Dec. 1
Property Owners Encouraged to Consult with Their Insurance Provider

Who: City of Arlington homeowners

What: Could be paying lower insurance premiums in 2008

When: Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1

Where: Eligible homeowners within the city limits of Arlington

Why: The City of Arlington earned a public protection rating improvement in August 2007.

Depending on a homeowner’s policy coverage and history, Arlington homeowners could see their residential insurance premiums drop by as much as seven percent. Actual premiums will vary for individual policies. The new rate becomes effective Saturday, Dec. 1.

Background
This year, the City of Arlington earned a 2 rating from the state’s Insurance Services Office, which is responsible for rating communities from 1 to 10 on their ability to protect the public from the hazard of fire. The agency uses a public protection classification system that scores a community’s water supply, equipment, fire alarm processing and fire prevention efforts.

The City of Arlington has had a 3 rating for about 17 years. The new rating places Arlington in the top two percent of cities in the U.S. with a 2 rating or better.

Ensure awareness of Arlington’s new Insurance Service Office rating by contacting your insurance provider. For more information, contact the Texas Department of Insurance/State Fire Marshal Office at 1-800-578-4677 or e-mail Fire.Marshal@tdi.state.tx.us.

For more information about the rating process, call Arlington Fire Department Assistant Chief Alan N. Kassen at 817-459-5500 or send an e-mail to Alan.Kassen@arlingtontx.gov.