As wildfires risks continue to grow, wholesalers have the opportunity to help retail agents educate clients on the importance of preparedness. Following these simple wildfire mitigation strategies for wildfires can help minimize damage, protect property and make recovery easier if disaster strikes.

  1. Build a safety zone around the property by removing debris and brush.
  2. Choose slow-to-burn construction materials such as bricks and concrete.
  3. Secure outdoor areas by removing debris and moving furniture indoors.
  4. Create an evacuation plan and practice it together with everyone in your household.
  5. Prepare an emergency kit with extra food, water and medical supplies.

Through the Business Resource Center, USLI provides free disaster preparedness and recovery tools that retail agents can share with policyholders. Located in the Disaster Preparation and Recovery section, these resources help agents offer practical guidance on risk mitigation, emergency planning and recovery. 

Encourage your retail partners to share these key preparedness documents, each of which includes claim‑submission guidance:

For additional support, retailers can reference the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), offering disaster-ready guides and other weather-related resources.  

Remind your agents to leverage these complimentary resources available with every USLI policy. By helping clients access tools and guidance throughout the year, agents can deepen relationships and demonstrate value beyond the policy.