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If you're looking to save money on car insurance or homeowners coverage, digging into your policy for hidden discounts can make a bigger difference than you think. Many insurers may quietly reward drivers and homeowners who meet specific criteria — but sometimes, only if you ask.
Here are eight insurance discounts that may often go overlooked or unused.
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Low mileage discount
If you drive far less than average each year, ask your auto insurer about a low-mileage discount. Insurers may offer lower premiums for drivers who drive fewer than 7,500 to 10,000 miles per year.
For example, some policies may include savings ranging from 5% to 30% for truly low-usage drivers. If you telecommute, use public transit, or keep a second car parked most of the time, this discount may apply and lower your rate.
Occupation discount
Your job or professional membership may qualify you for a discount or lower rates with certain insurers. This may include people who are teachers, doctors, and nurses, who may be more attractive to insurers, as these professions are typically associated with responsible behavior and lower risk. For example, Country Financial offers up to 15% off car insurance for teachers.
If your career has changed or you think you may qualify through a professional association, update this information with your insurer to see if you can benefit from a lower premium.
New home discount
When you purchase a newly built home or do major renovations to your existing home, insurers often regard this as lower risk since newer homes are less likely to need repairs and are typically built to reflect current construction codes. For example, you might qualify for a "new home" discount because the construction features newer wiring, plumbing, and roofing. Generally, insurers may consider a home new if it was built within the last 10 years.
If you've recently moved into a brand-new or newly renovated home, be sure to ask about this discount to reduce your annual premium.
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Safe driving discount
Maintaining a clean driving record with no accidents or moving violations can pay off. Some auto insurers offer a safe driving discount for drivers who maintain an incident-free record.
If you haven't had a car accident in many years or you haven't ever gotten a traffic ticket, be sure to reach out to your insurer to find out if you qualify for a safe driving discount.
Anti-theft discount
Your vehicle's security features can earn you reductions in your auto insurance premiums. Cars equipped with alarms, immobilisers, GPS tracking, or other approved anti-theft devices may be seen as lower risk by insurers.
Even if you don't have an anti-theft system already installed on your vehicle, you may benefit from this discount if you decide to install one.
Paid-in-full discount
For both auto and homeowners insurance, paying your entire annual premium upfront — rather than in monthly installments — often qualifies you for a discount. For homeowners' insurance in particular, you may benefit from 5% to 10% off if you pay your annual premium in full each year.
If you have the cash on hand to do this, the one-time effort may reduce your total cost and could even simplify billing.
Paperless discount
Opting in for electronic billing, statements, and policy documents instead of receiving paper versions may trigger a modest discount. Although a paperless discount may be a small savings on its own, the savings could really add up when paired with other available discounts available to you.
Multi-policy discount
Bundling multiple policies with the same insurer — for example, auto and home insurance — can generate significant savings. Some carriers may offer discounts ranging from 5% to 30% with a "bundle" policy, otherwise known as a multi-policy discount, depending on the insurer and your specific situation.
If you currently have your auto insurance with one company and your home insurance with another, exploring a bundle policy may be worth your time, both for cost and convenience.
Bottom line
Insurance discounts like these may seem minor individually, but together they could cut your rates significantly. Many people may overlook these savings simply because they don't know that they should ask about them.
Taking time to review your coverage and asking for discounts is a smart way to keep more cash in your wallet and reduce insurance expenses while maintaining strong coverage.
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