Colorado homeowners upset with High Park wildfire insurers

FORT COLLINS — Residents whose homes burned in the High Park wildfire packed a Larimer County meeting Wednesday night to criticize the way their claims are being handled by insurance companies.
Homeowners, some in tears and with breaking voices, complained that insurance-settlement offers are falling far short of expected levels.

Homeowners who lost their homes in the High Park fire are criticizing the way their insurance claims are being handled. Some citizens are calling for Colorado to pass a law that would require insurers to pay upfront the full face value of policies in the event of a total loss, without depreciation and holdbacks.


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What a surprise. Happened for Hi Meadow, Buffalo Creek, Hayman and other fires. Long process. Have to hire an attorney and go after them which takes even longer.