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HOME INSURANCE RENEWAL

Home insurance renewal
went up in NC?
Start with a clear review.

Understand your renewal, check the coverage that matters, and prepare for an individual home quote. For homeowners across inland North Carolina.

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Your home. Your coverage. An individual review.

A little review now. More confidence at renewal.

NORTH CAROLINA RENEWAL & SHOPPING GUIDE

Before you shop, know what you are comparing.

Your neighbor's premium cannot tell you what your home should cost. Home details, coverage, claims history, carrier rules and, where used, credit-based insurance scoring can affect an individual quote. Start with your own renewal and declarations page.

01 · YOUR RENEWAL

Why did my home insurance renewal go up?

Ask your agent to walk through last year's policy and this year's offer. Check whether the dwelling amount, deductible, endorsements, discounts or company pricing changed. A claim-free year does not guarantee an unchanged premium.

If your notice mentions consent to rate, ask which amount is the company's renewal offer and what the disclosure means for your policy. It is separate from the question of whether another carrier will offer suitable coverage.

Read the NC consent-to-rate guide →

02 · COVERAGE FIRST

What should I compare besides price?

  • Dwelling coverage: the amount and basis used to insure rebuilding your home.
  • Roof settlement: replacement cost, actual cash value or another settlement schedule.
  • Deductibles: the regular deductible and any separate wind/hail deductible.
  • Water protection: water backup options and exclusions; flood may require separate coverage.
  • Belongings and liability: limits, settlement terms and any special limits important to you.

A smaller bill may come with different coverage. Ask for those differences in writing before deciding.

Explore home coverage and policy forms →

03 · INLAND NORTH CAROLINA

What should I tell the agent about my home?

Whether your home is in the Piedmont, Triad, Charlotte region, Triangle or mountains, the details of the property matter more than a statewide average.

  • Rural homes: share the address so the agent can check fire protection information and property details.
  • Older homes: have approximate roof, electrical, plumbing and heating update dates ready.
  • Mountain and foothills homes: describe access, occupancy, renovations and any known flood concerns.
  • Suburban and city homes: mention additions, detached structures, home businesses or changes in use.

Carrier eligibility depends on the individual home. An older roof does not lead to the same answer from every company.

Understand roof age and home insurance →

04 · PREPARE TO SHOP

What do I need for a home insurance quote?

  • Your current declarations page and renewal notice.
  • The property address and how the home is occupied.
  • Approximate roof installation year and recent home updates.
  • Information about previous claims and current coverage concerns.
  • Your renewal date and mortgage company information, if applicable.

Unsure about a detail? Say so. Our team can explain what is needed for your situation. Do not include passwords, Social Security numbers or credit reports in the renewal upload.

Upload your renewal for review →

05 · IF YOU DECIDE TO SWITCH

Coordinate the new policy before cancelling.

Confirm that the new coverage has been accepted and that its effective date matches your needs before cancelling the current policy. Ask about required inspections, outstanding documents, payment and any mortgage or escrow updates. A quote request alone does not start insurance.

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Further reading: NC DOI homeowners insurance · How insurers use credit information · NC consent-to-rate bulletin

Prepared October 3, 2026. General education; your policy forms and carrier requirements control coverage and eligibility.

A GOOD PLACE TO START

You don't need all the answers.

Have your renewal notice or current policy nearby if you can. Take a quick look at each question, then bring anything you're unsure about to our team.

Good to know
This checkup helps you prepare for a conversation. It does not change your policy or confirm what is covered.

  1. 1LookRead the question.
  2. 2ChoosePick what fits.
  3. 3Tell usShare what's unclear.

YOUR FIVE-POINT CHECKUP

What has changed since last year?

For each question, choose what fits. If something seems wrong or you're unsure, a space will open so you can tell us about it.

0 of 5items reviewed
01

Did anything change at home?

A new roof, finished room, deck, shed or major update is worth telling your agent about.

Ask: Is my policy up to date with these changes?

What did you find?
02

Is the amount to rebuild your home still right?

The amount to rebuild a house can differ from its sale price. Look at the home amount on your policy.

Ask: Is that amount still right for my home?

What did you find?
03

What does your policy say about the roof?

Look for how the policy would handle roof damage and whether age changes the payment.

Ask: What would happen if a storm damaged my roof?

What did you find?
04

What would you pay after a claim?

Your deductible is the part you pay first. Wind or hail may have a separate one.

Ask: What would I pay out of pocket for a storm claim?

What did you find?
05

Have your belongings or water concerns changed?

Think about valuable new belongings and where water could enter or back up into your home. Some losses need extra coverage.

Ask: Are there gaps I should understand before renewal?

What did you find?
Choose an answer for each item as you go.
Upload my renewal →
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

You do not have to sort it out alone.

Send us your current policy and the questions you found. A local agent can review your situation and explain the choices available to you.

  • Bring your renewal notice or current policy
  • Tell us what changed at home
  • Ask about any part you do not understand

LOCAL HELP, CLEAR ANSWERS

Ready for a second look?

Upload a photo or PDF of your renewal below. A licensed agent can review it along with the questions you marked.

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SEND YOUR RENEWAL

A photo or PDF gets us started.

Take a clear picture of your renewal or choose a PDF. You can add more than one page. Your checkup notes will be included automatically.

Helpful tip
The page showing your home amount, deductible and renewal date is a good place to start.

Prefer the full form? Open the policy upload page.

Renewal photo or PDF

Choose up to 6 pages. PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP. Up to 8 MB each and 12 MB total.

    Your file and notes go to our agency team for review. Sending this form does not change or start insurance coverage.

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