Why is Home Insurance Increasing in Price?

Weather Related Incidents

As we’ve seen in recent past, severe weather can cause a large amount of damage to certain geographic areas. In determining rates, insurance companies take into account the possibility of a location being affected by various types of severe weather, including:

Floods

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Wildfires

Droughts

Lightning

Hail

Damaging Winds

Winter Weather

home damaged due to trees falling onto property

Material and Labor Costs Rising

Another significant factor that has contributed to the rise in homeowners insurance premiums are the increases in building material and labor costs. According to the National Association of Home Builders, there was a 12.1% increase in average construction prices from 2020 to 2021, and in 2023 prices reached their peak. Insurance companies may take such increased construction costs into consideration when evaluating their premiums.

Property Upgrades

If you have recently upgraded your home in the form of building an addition, remodeling your kitchen, putting in a pool, or another form of improvement, this can be another explanation for why your homeowners insurance premiums may have increased. Increasing your home’s square footage or otherwise increasing the value of your property can affect your premiums, as it could make it more expensive to repair or rebuild your home in the event of a covered loss.

Ways to Lower Home Insurance Costs

One way to save is to get quotes from other insurance carriers. As an independent insurance agency, we work with multiple carriers, from local companies based out of New England to nationally recognized names. Another great way to lower your insurance costs is to ask your insurance agent about possible discounts. For example, there are some discounts that you may qualify for if you make your home more resistant to severe weather or invest in a security system. Taking proactive measures such as these may help to prevent a claim. Another possible way to save on your insurance is to bundle insurance policies. For example, bundling your home and auto with the same company may potentially help you save. To learn more on how you could bundle your insurance contact your local Cross Insurance agent today.

Request a Quote for Homeowners Insurance

To request a quote for your home, you can fill out our form here. From there, an insurance professional will collect more information and details on what policies and coverage limits you are interested in, among other details. Some of these details may include, but are not limited to:

Where you are located

How much it would cost to rebuild your home

The materials used to construct your home

The age of your home

Your claims history

The claims history of the area you are located in

These, and other factors, will help to determine what you may pay for insurance premiums. At Cross Insurance, we work with a number of insurance carriers, which means more options to choose from when it comes to selecting a plan for your assets.

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