Homeowners insurance in Stamford, CT

How much is home insurance in Stamford, CT?

The average cost of homeowners insurance in Stamford varies depending on the coverage level you choose. Homeowners insurance costs $1,395 per year for dwelling coverage of $200,000 and $1,963 for $300,000 of dwelling coverage.

Below are the average annual and monthly Stamford home insurance rates for different amounts of dwelling coverage.

Coverage level	Average annual rate	Average monthly rate
$200,000	$1,395	$116
$300,000	$1,963	$164
$400,000	$2,429	$202
$600,000	$3,334	$278
$1,000,000	$4,403	$367

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Note: For the above rates, the deductible amount is $1,000 and liability protection is $100,000.

How do deductibles affect home insurance rates in Stamford?

Home insurance rates in Stamford vary based on the deductible you choose. If you pick a higher deductible, your monthly insurance premium will be lower, while a lower deductible, means lower premiums because the insurance company will pay more if you file a claim, and the odds of you filing a smaller claim are higher.

The table below lists the home insurance rates by deductible in Stamford.

Deductible	Company	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
$500	Progressive	$1,369	$114
$500	Amica	$1,707	$142
$500	National General	$1,858	$155
$500	State Farm	$2,105	$175
$500	Chubb	$3,042	$254
$500	Farmers	$3,128	$261
$500	American Family	$3,843	$320
$500	Travelers	$5,231	$436
$2,000	Progressive	$1,216	$101
$2,000	Amica	$1,516	$126
$2,000	National General	$1,585	$132
$2,000	State Farm	$1,760	$147
$2,000	Chubb	$2,207	$184
$2,000	Farmers	$2,792	$233
$2,000	American Family	$2,828	$236
$2,000	Travelers	$4,929	$411
$2,500	Progressive	$1,216	$101
$2,500	Amica	$1,463	$122
$2,500	National General	$1,585	$132
$2,500	State Farm	$1,760	$147
$2,500	Chubb	$2,207	$184
$2,500	Farmers	$2,792	$233
$2,500	American Family	$2,828	$236
$2,500	Travelers	$4,803	$400
$3,000	Progressive	$1,216	$101
$3,000	Amica	$1,463	$122
$3,000	National General	$1,585	$132
$3,000	State Farm	$1,671	$139
$3,000	Chubb	$2,207	$184
$3,000	Farmers	$2,717	$226
$3,000	American Family	$2,828	$236
$3,000	Travelers	$4,773	$398
$4,000	Progressive	$1,186	$99
$4,000	Amica	$1,290	$108
$4,000	National General	$1,445	$120
$4,000	State Farm	$1,603	$134
$4,000	Chubb	$2,123	$177
$4,000	American Family	$2,457	$205
$4,000	Farmers	$2,563	$214
$4,000	Travelers	$4,379	$365
$5,000	Progressive	$1,186	$99
$5,000	Amica	$1,290	$108
$5,000	National General	$1,445	$120
$5,000	State Farm	$1,603	$134
$5,000	Chubb	$2,123	$177
$5,000	American Family	$2,457	$205
$5,000	Farmers	$2,511	$209
$5,000	Travelers	$4,379	$365
$500	USAA	$1,531	$128
$2,000	USAA	$1,337	$111
$2,500	USAA	$1,337	$111
$3,000	USAA	$1,276	$106
$4,000	USAA	$1,195	$100
$5,000	USAA	$1,195	$100

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Who has the cheapest homeowners insurance in Stamford?

According to Insurance.com analysis, Progressive is the most affordable home insurance provider in Stamford, with an average yearly cost of $1,434.

Price is a big factor when choosing home insurance, and costs in Stamford can vary a lot between companies. While saving money is important, it’s also a good idea to consider each company’s reputation before making a decision.

The table below lists the cheapest home insurance companies in Stamford.

Company	Average annual cost
Progressive	$1,434
Travelers	$1,550
Amica	$1,618
National General	$1,756
State Farm	$1,916
Chubb	$2,288
Farmers	$3,229
American Family	$3,479
USAA	$1,441

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How does credit affect homeowners insurance in Stamford?

The average home insurance cost for homeowners with an excellent credit score is $1,689; that’s $2,505 less expensive than the average cost of the same insurance for policyholders with a poor credit score. The table below shows the average annual insurance cost for homeowners with different credit levels.

Credit score	Average annual cost
Excellent	$1,689
Fair	$2,412
Good	$1,963
Poor	$4,194

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How can you save on homeowners insurance in Stamford?

If you’re looking to save on your homeowners insurance, the best way is comparing quotes from multiple insurers. Homeowners insurance companies offer a variety of different discounts to help you lower insurance costs. Here are a few common ones.

Home and auto bundle discount (multi-policy)

One of the easiest ways to get cheaper home insurance in Stamford is the multi-policy discount, also known as bundling. If you purchase your home and auto insurance from the same company, you can save an average of $187 a year.

"It’s not always the better option, but more times than not it is because if you bundle usually, you get a 10-20% discount on both policies," says Josiah Hatch, owner and CEO at Bender Hatch Insurance in Boston.

Loyalty discount

Staying with the same insurance company can earn you a loyalty discount, which could save you around $101 annually on your home insurance in Stamford.

Security equipment discounts

Insurance companies offer discounts to homeowners for installing safety and security equipment, like a fire alarm or burglar alarm. If you install a fire alarm at your home, you can get a discount of $26 a year on average from your insurer.