Liberty Mutual Just Canceled My Insurance!

[Nicholas Lohr]

I just bought 2 houses in Sacramento and they need work. I am planning on starting the work this summer but I just got a notice from Liberty Mutual that they are canceling the policy because of the condition of the properties.  They didn't care that I am going to be fixing them.  Does anyone have a recommendation of an Insurance company that will insure them?  The mortgage company said if I don't find one myself they will find "lender's insurance" for me but I have a feeling if I go that route it will be more expensive. Anyone have any experience with this?