On occasion, homeowners may find themselves classified as high risk Homeowners insurance customers for a variety of reasons.
This classification can result in higher premiums or substandard coverage if consumers do not find an agent with the right resources to find them a quality policy, both in coverage and price.
The most frequent reasons for the classification are a lapse in coverage, claims history, home age, poor credit and even geographical area such as coastal or very rural locations. Insurance companies and agencies can and will refuse to insure or non-renew your homeowners insurance policy. Most of the time consumers that are classified as higher risk are that way due to reasons beyond their control.