Home Insurance Price Factors
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Here are some factors to consider when purchasing home insurance. All of these factors can and will have an influence on the price you pay for home insurance.
Insurers factor in general wear and tear on your home when setting a premium.
They will inspect such things as the condition of the roof, porches, decks, and the integrity of the home's wiring system.
Because new homes tend to be in better condition than older homes, some insurers will offer up to a 15 percent discount if your home is new.
Certain types of homes are less expensive to insure because they are more resistant to damage. For example, a brick home is preferable because of its resistance to wind damage.
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Many insurers also offer discounts of approximately 5 percent for safety features such as burglar alarm systems, deadbolts, window locks, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems. You may also receive a discount if your home is in close proximity to a fire department.
Because smoking in the home greatly increases the risk of fire, some insurers will offer a discount of about 2-5 percent if no one in the home smoke.
Flood and earthquake damage is not covered by standard home insurance policies.
Special supplemental catastrophic policies that cover these conditions are available, but can be quite costly. If you are currently covered against these catastrophes through a government plan, however, research coverage through a private insurer. It may actually be lower.
Homeowner's insurance typically covers damage or loss to your home and its contents.
But some packages also provide other benefits such as personal liability coverage if someone is injured on your property or theft insurance.
Read the fine print.
Prices and coverage can vary significantly between packages that appear similar. Make sure you get what you need and use what you get.
The deductible is the amount that you the policyholder must pay before your insurance company starts paying benefits. The higher your deductible, the lower your home insurance premiums. By raising the deductible, you can save up to 50 percent of the cost of your homeowner's insurance.
Insurers will often reduce their rates if you buy more than one type of coverage such as auto and homeowner's from them or if you stay with them over a period of time.
If you are over the age of 55 and retired, check with your insurer to see if you qualify for a discount.
Most insurance companies offer these discounts because retired people are home more and can spot fires sooner than working people and have more time for maintaining their homes. Some insurance companies will offer discounts of up to 10 percent to seniors who qualify.
As with other types of insurance coverage, you can often obtain better home insurance rates if you get coverage through a group plan.
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