Homeowners Insurance Losses, 2016-2020 (1)
| Total homeowners losses | Total homeowners losses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Claim frequency (2) | Claim severity (3) | Year | Claim frequency (2) | Claim severity (3) |
| 2016 | 5.03 | $11,977 | 2019 | 5.29 | 13,868 |
| 2017 | 6.38 | 15,131 | 2020 | 6.01 | 13,955 |
| 2018 | 6.23 | 14,424 | Average (4) | 5.79 | 13,962 |
(1) For homeowners multiple peril policies (HO-2, HO-3, HO-5 and HE-7 for North Carolina). Excludes tenants and condominium policies. Excludes Alaska, Texas and Puerto Rico.
(2) Claims per 100 house-years (policies). One house-year represents policy coverage on a dwelling for 12 months.
(3) Average amount paid per claim; based on accident year incurred losses, excluding loss adjustment expenses, i.e., indemnity costs per accident year incurred claims.
(4) Weighted average, 2016-2020.
Source: ISO®, a Verisk Analytics® business.