Insurance cost while flipping a vacant home

[Sam Heck]

I am about to close on a $80K home in Kenner, LA that I plan to flip.  I've been getting some quotes for insurance and the premiums are very high.

Quote 1 - Vacant Dwelling Policy from Evanston Insurance Company. $1200 for 3 month term

                $160K Property Value (incl. improvements), $300K Limit

Quote 2 - Builders Renovation Policy from Lloyd's of London. $917 for 3 month term

                $80K - Property, $300K Liability, $1K deductible

Both seem very high and I can't even use quote 2 because I am not using a licensed GC. I have a licensed contractor, but he is not a GC. FYI - The quotes do include wind (hurricane) coverage which is a necessity around here.

Are these quotes typical? If not, does anyone have suggestions on how to find a better quote.