Could you save money on your home insurance?

Homeowners often don’t take time to reassess home-insurance coverage when it’s time to pay the premium. But with many Americans looking for ways to save a buck these days, examining that paperwork could pay off.While raising the deductible is often an easy way to reduce premium costs, it isn’t the only way. Discounts in the form of credits are also available for many homeowners.

“Credits can really add up and become substantial,” says Pete Spicer, vice president and new product manager for Warren, N.J.-based Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

A renovated-house credit, for example, is available through Chubb for homes that have been renovated in the last 10 years. Those eligible to take advantage of that credit may shave off as much as 10% of their premium if the renovation occurred in the last year…

June 7th, 2008 at 4:39 pm |  | Permalink

 

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