Home Insurance Companies?

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17 May 2010



I have been shopping for home insurance on a new home. I have several quotes from 5 different companies and was wondering what reputation they have. Who is the best insurers? Do they drop you on the first claim? Who do I stay away from?

Here are my quotes (basically the same at $1000 deducible):
Travelers $307
MetLife $321
Allstate $335
Liberty Mutual $375
Farmers $478

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mbrcatz

May 17th, 2010 at 5:29 am

OK, first of all, I noticed that all of them are direct writers, except one – Travelers.

Second, I seriously doubt all the policies are the same. Allstate tends to write a lot of policies with “functional replacement cost” instead of “replacement cost”. And likely, half have backup of sewers and drains, half don’t. Or maybe less than half.

Any of these companies is going to be “ok”. But here in Texas, Liberty Mutual has a LOT of complaints – higher than average, of SUSTAINED complaints, where the insurance department agreed with the customer.

I think you should go to a local, independent agent, and let them get you at least five additional quotes. Also, I’d let them explain which policies are better, and why.

Out of THESE choices, I’d go for Travelers, hands down. But again, here in TX, they do NOT write the policy with the best coverage, so MY homeowners is with State Farm.

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anisarkisyan

May 17th, 2010 at 5:44 am

I work with one of the companies that you got a quote from, however I am in California and I can only answer questions for California properties. Should you need any assistance please let me know.

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car253

May 17th, 2010 at 5:53 am

Make sure to get all those quotes in writing to compare them. They all may be offering different coverages.

I would also try State Farm. They usually do not drop you after one claim. And, try to keep your auto insurance with the same company that carries your homeowners insurance to get the most discounts.

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Warrior

May 17th, 2010 at 6:06 am

Make sure to Avoid Farmers Insurance and Allstate!

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