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Over the past few years, nearly every homeowner in the U.S. has seen an increase in their homeowners insurance premium. According to Money.com<\/a>, an independent publisher, recent year-over-year premium increases have averaged 20%, and policyholders should expect to see at least a 10-15% increase in 2024.<\/p>\n

Although individual rates are based on specific factors such as location, credit score, claims history, age of dwelling and deductible, some general trends are leading to higher rates across the board.<\/p>\n

Increased Replacement costs<\/h5>\n

Most homeowners policies are designed to completely pay for replacing a home in the event of a total loss. Because of this, as the expenses of building a house increase, so will insurance premiums. The following factors have led to higher replacement costs in recent years:<\/p>\n