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Home safety features discount | Yes |
New policy discount | Yes |
Bundling discount | Yes |
No claims discount | Yes |
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Personal property coverage | Yes |
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If you’re a USAA member, it’s worth looking into its home insurance. The rates are competitive, and the company offers perks that cater to its military-specific clientele.
But if you’re hoping to score discounts for things like paying your premium in full, you may qualify for more discounts with competitors.
Either way, take the time to compare home insurance providers to score the best possible policy.
USAA keeps it simple by offering a single home insurance policy to protect your property and possessions, with a few optional add-ons. Your policy will cover:
You can also opt into this coverage:
USAA has a solid range of discounts, including:
First and foremost, you’ll need to be a USAA member. To qualify, you must be an active duty, National Guard or Reserve officer, an officer candidate, or a spouse or child of a USAA member.
If you check one of those boxes, you can apply for membership and then home insurance. When you get to that point, follow these steps:
The application asks for the following info:
The system will prefill some of the fields with info from public records.
The quickest way to make a claim is online:
If you bank with USAA Bank, your claim will be paid via direct deposit. Otherwise, USAA will likely send you a check.