Columbus County, NC Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you looking for a quick comparison of Columbus County, NC homeowners insurance quotes to review and compare the best rates today? We can provide up to 12 or more competitive home insurance rates with different coverage options from a basic HO-3 standard homeowner policy to a bundle / packaged discount policy that would include your home and auto grouped together. A basic policy for homeowners living in Columbus County includes protection against most major perils. If you are in need of earthquake or flood insurance, then we can help you find additional coverage. As you may know, a flood policy is separate from a standard HO-3 policy.

Coastal Columbus County, NC Home Insurance

Columbus County is located near the coast as you know, so it is important to understand that flood protection is crucial for homes in your area that are prone to hurricanes and tropical wind storms. We recommend you speak with us if you have questions about your coastal homeowners insurance coverage. Flood insurance is not part of your basic homeowners (HO-3) policy, but can easily be bundled to help give you the added protection you need. We offer an easy way to review the best flood insurance rates for Columbus County, please give us a call at 888-620-1954 for completitive flood insurance rates in your area.

Affordable Columbus County Rates

Homeowners living in Columbus County, pay on average around $1119 per year or $93.25 a month for home insurance. Let us help you shop multiple coverage options and provide up to 40% off in discount savings for your home in Columbus County. Online rate quotes can be easily reviewed by entering your zip code of the property you would like to insure or give us a call now at 1-866-918-3404

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Columbus County, NC Housing Demographics

With 58,098 residents living within the Columbus County area there are over 26,042 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 15,205 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Columbus County.

Columbus County, NC Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Columbus County (FIPS: 37047), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of North Carolina is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in Columbus County, NC, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

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As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your North Carolina homeowners insurance.

• Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Columbus County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
• Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Columbus County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
• Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Columbus County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
• Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
• Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.