How to Lower Home Insurance Rates

If you haven’t looked closely at your home insurance policy, you could lose hundreds of dollars in potential savings. Read on to learn what factors could be impacting your home insurance premiums and for tips on how to lower your rates.

What Factors Affect My Home Insurance Rates?

Your home insurance premiums may differ from other people in your neighborhood. This is because several factors go into determining your home insurance premiums.

The following are examples of variables that may affect your rates:

• Location (e.g., zip code)
• Credit history
• Claims history
• Policy details
• Home rebuild or replacement cost
• Home age and condition
• Home materials
• Home safety features
• Your insurance provider

For more information on how your premiums are determined, contact The Wyatt Agency.

How Can I Lower My Home Insurance Rates?

The right home insurance policy should provide peace of mind without breaking the bank. If you believe you’re overpaying for your home insurance, it might be time to switch insurers or adjust your policy details.

Consider the following tips for lowering your home insurance premiums:

• Shop around for discounts.
• Compare home insurance quotes from multiple companies.
• Increase your deductible.
• Improve your home security (e.g., smoke and burglar alarms).
• Avoid filing small claims.
• Make your home more disaster-resistant (e.g., storm shutters and impact-resistant roofing).
• Improve your credit score.
• Bundle your home and auto insurance policies.
• Keep your policy limits up to date.
• Ask about lesser-known discounts (e.g., nonsmoking discounts, paperless billing discounts).
• Remove high-risk items (e.g., trampolines, playgrounds) from the property.

Finding the Right Home Insurance

Home insurance is essential to protect your investment, but finding the right policy takes time and effort. The Wyatt Agency is here to help. Contact us today for more information on home insurance discounts and to get a free home insurance quote.

We have offices in Blacksburg, Chester, Union, and Winnsboro, South Carolina.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.