10 Reasons Your Homeowners Insurance Rate May Increase
A higher homeowners insurance renewal can be confusing when the house has not moved, no major claim was filed, and coverage appears familiar. A homeowners insurance rate may increase because insurers consider rebuilding expenses, claims history, property condition, weather exposure, deductibles, coverage amounts, and broader insurance costs when calculating premiums. Understanding those moving parts helps homeowners separate changes tied to their own property from changes affecting an entire insurance market. Jessica Boesch Dragon, principal agent at Dragon Insurance Agency, describes part of her role as helping clients “simplify the complexities of insurance,” useful advice when several pricing factors can change during the same renewal period. Personal claims are only one pricing...


