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HOME INSURANCE COSTS FOR A HOME IN QUEBEC (LAST 10 YEARS)

Factors influencing your home insurance premium

Several factors influence the cost of your home insurance. Insurers assess the risk associated with your property and your profile to calculate the appropriate premium. Here are the main elements taken into account:

  • Property value and replacement cost — The higher your property value, the higher the premium, since the cost of rebuilding after a loss is greater.
  • Property type — A house, a condo, and a rental unit present different risks and are insured differently.
  • Location and postal code — Urban density, crime rates, proximity to fire hydrants, and presence in flood zones directly affect the premium.
  • Building characteristics — Year built, materials, condition of roof, plumbing, and electrical system.
  • Prevention measures — Alarm systems, smoke detectors, sprinklers, and other safety devices generally reduce the premium.
  • Claims history — A claim-free record favors more advantageous premiums.
  • Coverage choices — Deductible amount, liability limits, and optional protections adjust the premium.

Average premium by city for a home

Methodology

To guarantee you the best possible information, the data presented on this page is based on the following rigorous criteria

  • Analysis period: Our analyses are based solely on insurance quotes collected from millions of submissions over the past 10 years, ensuring the relevance of our comparisons.
  • Real-world comparisons: We only use data from insurance submissions that actually resulted in a sale.
  • Proven savings: The results presented only reflect cases where the user has saved money thanks to our comparison tool.