Will Homeowners Insurance Increase After A Claim?

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    David Osgood
    Agent, Rural Mutual Insurance Co., Union Grove, WI
    It may, that is going to depend on your carrier and the factors that they use in determination of your rates. There are too many variables to be able to say with certainty whether or not your rates will or will not increase after you have filed a claim.
    Answered on September 8, 2013
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    David G. Pipes, CLU®, RICP®
    Business Development Officer, T.D. McNeil Insurance Services, Fresno, California
    When actuaries assess the possibility of a claim they arrive at a “standard” premium.  When you have a claim you move into a slightly higher risk group and the company will generally—not always, assign a rating factor to your policy.  These increases generally are only applied for a limited period of time (3 yrs. is common.)  Another issue is that a claim may disqualify you to receive a “claims-free discount” which many companies offer.  The combination of losing a discount and an increase in the rate can make for a sizeable premium increase.
    Answered on July 10, 2014
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