Do Home Insurance Premiums Increase Annually?

​Insurance policyholders are asking this question with the steadily increasing prices happening across the globe. Will you have to deal with paying for any additional increases to your premium over time?
The answer would be yes. Home insurance policies tend to increase annually in smaller increments for various reasons.

The Possible Reasons for Insurance Price Hikes

1. Natural Disasters
   First, you may have to deal with the annual increase because of natural disasters affecting the policy.
   
   Disasters such as fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes can cause insurance companies to have increased payouts and therefore they need to raise their prices to operate effectively. If they cannot pay their policyholders, they may not be able to hold onto the good reputation of their company.
   
   Increasing the premium prices would be the best solution to accommodate the ever-changing costs and payout prices for coverage and please investors.
   
   
2. Inflation
   Inflation rates can also cause increased prices for insurance policies. Because of the country's economic condition, the prices of some services, such as insurance may also have to increase to compensate. 
   
   They cannot remain at the same level as they were because the company would need more money to pay for the covered services that they claim to provide.
   
   For example, hospitals and construction firms under their network may force the insurance companies to augment their prices by hiking up the service fees with insurance coverage.
   
   
3. Location Risks
   Location risks may also play a role in the increasing prices of your existing home insurance policy. Insurance companies tend to ask more policyholders with properties located in more dangerous neighborhoods than much quieter suburbs. 
   
   This is because the risk for extensive damage is far greater if you live in an accident-prone area.
   
   
4. The Attractive Nuisance
   We also have what you call an attractive nuisance. If you want to build a trampoline or any gadget that may cause damage or danger to your children, you may have to pay for more insurance. This is because the gadget increases the potential danger within your property.
   
   
5. Renovations
   Additional renovations can also mean increased home insurance prices for you. Whether it is because of extensive damage to your property or you want to extend the usable space in your home, you may have to contact your insurance company for more information regarding any additional costs you may have to endure because of the renovation.

Closing Statement 
With these pointers, you will certainly be able to make the most of your home insurance policy and its ever-increasing premiums in the future. Just be aware of the factors that can affect the premium prices, and everything else will be just fine.

At Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency Inc., we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (409) 945-4746 or Click Here to request a free quote. Any coverage discussed is not guaranteed. Contact us today to go over your specific needs and we are happy to help you find a policy that works for you and your budget!