Homeowners looking for ways to cut costs may inadvertently ignore an important source of savings -- discounts on their insurance. To help policyholders understand how much they can save, Insurance.com releases the Best Homeowners Insurance Discounts guide detailing available discount types and the companies that offer them.
Discounts include:
- New home construction: This discount, which can on average save homeowners 40%, is for recently purchased, new construction homes.
- Age of home: Dwellings five years old or newer can access a discount of about 26%.
- Upgrades: Some discounts go into effect when policyholders make upgrades to their home, such as an average discount of 13% for simultaneous electrical, plumbing, and heating upgrades, as well as 11% for upgrading the roof.
- Construction type: The type of home construction may yield various discounts, including fire resistive (11%), superior (11%), masonry (7%), and asbestos/stucco (4%).
- Loyalty: Homeowners who remain with the same insurance company for ten years or more may receive an 8% discount, on average.
Some little-known discounts that may be overlooked include savings for having a fire extinguisher (1%), smoke detector (2%), or storm shutters (1%). Insurance discusses state regulations that may affect discounts and the companies that offer the best savings for various discount categories.
"Home insurance companies offer options that can save you money -- but you have to know what discounts you deserve first," explains Michelle Megna, editorial director for Insurance. "The good news is you can still save money on your bill without skimping on the coverage you need."
The Insurance website provides several home insurance calculators and tools to help homeowners, condo dwellers and renters learn about average insurance rates in their ZIP code.
Megna is available to provide information on Insurance's methodology and answer questions about steps homeowners can take to maximize their savings.
About Insurance
Insurance is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in providing performance marketplace technologies and services to the financial services and home services industries. QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. The company is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. Insurance.com is a member of the company's expert research and publishing division.
Insurance is a trusted online resource dedicated to educating consumers on auto, home, health and life insurance, developing relationships directly with carriers to offer consumers comparison rates from multiple companies. Since 2001, Insurance’s industry-first online tools, data-based reporting and experienced experts have helped consumers make informed insurance-related decisions, so they can choose the right insurance for their individual needs.
Twitter: @InsuranceDotCom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
No comments:
Post a Comment