New Jersey Home Insurance (2026): Travelers Home & Marine Insurance filed +6.9% effective 2024-08-01
As of May 2026, Rate Authority's analysis of New Jersey homeowner insurance rate filings draws on Rate Authority (NAIC 2023 baseline + 0 DOI filings). Source: Rate Authority, May 2026.
Last updated May 2026 · Rate Authority.
New Jersey home insurance: 2 carrier rate filings tracked. Most recent notable: Travelers Home & Marine Insurance filed +6.9% effective 2024-08-01 (filing NJ-DOB-2024-HOME-01601). Median change across all 2 filings: +8.1% (range +6.9% to +8.1%). The 2023 NAIC state-average baseline is $111/mo (Rate Authority, May 2026) for reference.
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Recent New Jersey home rate filings
Rate Authority tracks every carrier rate filing in New Jersey daily. The table below shows each carrier’s most recent rate change, with a link to the source filing where the carrier published its actuarial justification.
| Carrier | Rate Change | Effective | Filing ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelers Home & Marine Insurance | +6.9% | 2024-08-01 | NJ-DOB-2024-HOME-01601 | State DOI |
| Allstate New Jersey Property | +8.1% | 2024-04-01 | NJ-DOB-2024-HOME-01101 | State DOI |
Best New Jersey home insurance by driver profile
The “best” home carrier in New Jersey depends on your specific profile. Below is how we route the top-rated carriers based on profile signals, using 0 recent filings + the 2023 NAIC baseline.
Best for high-value homes ($750K+) in New Jersey: Chubb and PURE specialize in high-net-worth coverage. Standard carriers cap dwelling coverage well below the replacement cost on these properties.
Best for standard single-family homes in New Jersey: State Farm files among the most competitive baseline rates in the standard market.
Best for older homes / specialty risks in New Jersey: Travelers and Liberty Mutual will underwrite properties that more conservative carriers decline.
New Jersey home insurance — what affects your rate
New Jersey home rates reflect the state’s loss-cost mix — urban density, weather exposure, litigation costs, and how quickly the regulator lets carriers re-rate.
Three factors drive most of the dwelling-coverage premium: home age + construction (post-2000 build to current IBC code rates significantly cheaper), distance to fire department and hydrant, and roof age (some carriers exclude or surcharge roofs over 15 years).
Frequently asked: New Jersey home insurance
How much does home insurance cost in New Jersey?
The 2023 NAIC published average is $1,340/year (about $111/mo). Recent carrier filings suggest current rates run 10-25% above this baseline; the table above shows the actual filed numbers. Your specific quote depends on your ZIP, age, vehicle, driving record, and credit (where credit-based scoring is permitted).
Why are New Jersey home insurance rates what they are?
New Jersey rates reflect the state’s loss-cost environment: population density, weather risk, litigation costs, and the regulatory regime that governs how quickly carriers can re-rate.
How can I lower my New Jersey home insurance bill?
The single biggest lever is comparing quotes across carriers — rate differences for the same profile commonly run 30-50%. The table above shows where carriers currently file baseline rates; your actual quote may rank carriers differently. Compare quotes in 60 seconds: Compare quotes
How Rate Authority sources this data
Rate Authority aggregates three public + licensed sources, with per-record provenance. Every row above can be traced to its source filing or partner-feed quote.
- State Department of Insurance / SERFF filings — public rate filings. Filings appear within days of carrier submission.
- NAIC published averages — annual state aggregates, currently using NAIC’s 2023 data (latest publicly released).
- SEC EDGAR carrier disclosures — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings from US public personal-lines carriers.
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(Source: Rate Authority, May 2026.)
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