New York Home Insurance Quotes
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Call Us Now: Shopping for New York home insurance quotes just got easier. Fill out one quote form on HomeInsurance.com and our team of licensed agents will compare your policy with the top-rated insurance providers in the country. It's the easiest way to know you're getting the best home insurance rates in New York. We are now offering comparative rates on auto insurance too, which could save you even more.
Our team of licensed agents will shop for your New York home insurance policy and help you get the best rate on the most comprehensive coverage. And we can help you get apples-to-apples comparisons for multiple NY insurance providers.
Get the Best Home Insurance Rates in NY
Average New York home insurance rates in April were approximately $757.00 which have increased since March when rates were around $751. Average rates in the area reflect premiums on new policies sold by HomeInsurance.com in New York. For a full list of premiums by state visit our RateReport.
Average Premiums for Home Insurance In New York |
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| Apr 2013 | Mar 2013 | Feb 2013 | Jan 2013 | Dec 2012 |
| $757.00 | $751.00 | $747.00 | $739.00 | $742.00 |
Since rates have increased in recent months, it's important to continue to save money and find great coverage on your New York homeowners insurance. Be sure to review your policy with a HomeInsurance.com agent regularly to ensure that you are qualifying for all available discounts. Also, check your policy to be sure you are still getting the coverage you need for your home and family.
Enter your ZIP code in one of the forms above or call 1-877-295-3422 now to start getting New York home insurance quotes tailored to your needs. Our agents will work with multiple carriers to get you the best rates for your NY policy. They also will make sure you get every available discount. Potential discounts include the following:
- Home-auto bundle. Save up to 20% by buying both coverages from the same provider.
- Nonsmokers. Save up to 20% if no one in your households smokes.
- New home. If your home was built within the past 10 years, you could save up to 20%.
- 55 or older, retired. Save up to 20% - certain conditions apply.
- Claims-free. Save up to 20% if you haven't filed any home insurance claims within the past 10 years.
- Alarm systems. Save up to 10% if you have one. You'll need a certificate from your provider.
- Fire/smoke detectors and deadbolt locks also could mean savings.
Discounts vary widely by provider. All discounts aren't available in every state.
See what your neighbors in New York are paying
Curious about how much you could save on your home insurance premiums? Here are details of the last five policies written in New York by HomeInsurance.com agents.
Premiums vary according to square footage, location, features of the home and other factors.
| Home 1 | Home 2 | Home 3 | Home 4 | Home 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Amount | $1,462 | $855 | $830 | $793 | $561 |
| Premium with Auto Discount | $1,462 | $727† | $706† | $793 | $561 |
| Carrier | Foremost | MetLife | Safeco | Liberty Mutual | Safeco |
| Zip | 12193 | 14814 | 12518 | 12843 | 12156 |
| Year Built | 1965 | 1965 | 1961 | ||
| Foundation type | Basement | Basement | Basement | ||
| Lot Size | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Square Feet | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bedrooms | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bathrooms | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Discounts | | | | | |
| Primary Heat Source | Central Gas | Central Gas | Central Oil |
Standard New York Home Insurance Coverages
| A | Dwelling: A standard New York homeowners insurance policy should include enough dwelling coverage to pay for the replacement or repair of your home when and if it is damaged in a covered peril |
| B | Other Structures: Other structures such as detached garages or sheds would also be covered under a standard New York home insurance policy |
| C | Contents/Personal Property: A New York home insurance policy will also typically provide coverage for the contents of your home including furniture, electronics, clothing and other personal belongings. |
| D | Loss of Use: If your New York home is damaged in a covered peril, ‘Loss of Use’ coverage pays for alternative accommodations and living expenses while you are unable to live in your home. |
| E | Personal Liability Protection: In New York, your standard homeowners insurance policy will typically provide financial protection in the event of a lawsuit where you have caused damage or bodily harm to another person or their personal property. |
| F | Medical Payments: Medical Payments coverage, or New York MedPay, offers reimbursement for medical bills if someone other than you or a family member is injured on your property and a lawsuit is not involved. |
New York Homeowners Insurance News
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More than $700B in property at flood risk from hurricanesThursday, June 07, 2012
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Property damage from Irene highest in New York's Suffolk CountyWednesday, October 19, 2011
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Vermont deals with immense floods in Irene's wakeMonday, August 29, 2011
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High-profile storms driving flood insurance purchasesMonday, August 22, 2011
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Unprecedented spring storms in Ohio lead to heavy losses Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Other New York Homeowners Resources:
- Home Insurance Quiz- How much do you know about your New York home insurance policy? Quiz yourself!
- Homeowners Insurance Calculator- How much Dwelling Coverage do you need? See average dwelling costs in New York
- New York Home Inventory Checklist- Download and Print our home inventory checklist for free.
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