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Can home insurance companies check previous claims?
My rate with my current home insurance company keeps going up. I’d like to switch to try and find a lower rate, but I’ve had previous claims. Will that impact my rate at another company? Do home insurance companies check previous claims?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Switching companies to find a lower rate is a good idea! When switching companies or getting a new home insurance policy, home insurance companies will check previous claims.
Your previous claims history is part of how
home insurance
providers determine your rates. If you have submitted claims with your previous insurer or within the last five years, your rate will likely be higher, regardless of the company. When rating a policy, insurers pull your claims history from a large database called CLUE or Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange.That said, you can still find a lower rate. Again, previous claims are only a portion of how insurers rate policies. By shopping around, you could potentially find a lower rate than what you’re currently paying.
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