{"id":9366,"date":"2025-11-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/?p=9366"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:27:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:27:50","slug":"why-do-some-insurance-companies-quote-half-the-price-of-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/insurance\/why-do-some-insurance-companies-quote-half-the-price-of-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Some Insurance Companies Quote Half the Price of Others?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Insurance carriers base quotes on business operations and claims history, rather than personal preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheaper quotes can hide limitations in coverage and higher deductibles, potentially leading to unexpected expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s crucial to read the fine print and understand coverage limits before choosing a policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance companies evaluate risk profiles based on claims history, industry type, and other factors when pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart business owners compare policies, review exclusions, and work with specialty brokers to ensure adequate coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple answer to this question is that insurance carriers are rating your business based on your business operation and claim history, not on whether they \u2018like\u2019 your business. You need to be a savvy enough consumer to be able to verify that the coverage is equivalent to more expensive policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen this happen. Maybe we have even been there ourselves. A really tempting, lower quote could cause us to move away from better policies, only to find out that there was a reason for a lower offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheaper does not always mean better, and you need to know how to break down quotes to see if they are worth their salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-hidden-games-within-insurance-pricing\"><strong>The Hidden Games Within Insurance Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance is about other things beyond paperwork, claims, and premiums. There is also a lot of math that goes into policy pricing and marketing to new insureds. Various formulas are used to calculate everything from claims payouts to insurance premiums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies need to know how much they need to take in from premiums each year to cover even the most expensive claims that might crop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When two insurers look at the same policy quote and offer up a different number for the total annual cost, you probably want to know why. It can be really confusing for the consumer to figure out why this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, two different insurance companies might view risk differently. Carriers quote differently because of their appetite, underwriting guidelines, claims experience, and reinsurance costs. A carrier that specializes in your trade may be more competitive\u2014but specialization can also come with tighter exclusions or higher deductibles. Risk is the main reason that premiums are expensive or affordable, which means that you should consider working with a company that insures your industry on a routine basis to get a competitive quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-are-pricing-the-risk-profile\"><strong>They Are Pricing the Risk Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to understand that insurance companies are not pricing you all by yourself when they send you a quote. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/consumer-advice\/business-insurance-premiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They are pricing the risk<\/a> profile associated with the history of claims that they have serviced related to your industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing is based on actuarial loss costs and trends across a larger pool of similar businesses, plus years of expenses and target profitability. Your individual loss history could also affect eligibility and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each company might have different data that they are working from when pricing new policies, which could influence the premiums that you are asked to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-that-cheaper-is-not-always-better\"><strong>Reasons That Cheaper is Not Always Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses like to save. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that saving money is always better. A lower quote could hide negative aspects that you need to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-nbsp-limited-coverage\">1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Limited Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/understanding-business-insurance-policy\/\">fine print of eve<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/understanding-business-insurance-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/understanding-business-insurance-policy\/\">y policy<\/a> is where the truth really lies. Make sure to read the fine print of every policy that you get a quote for. Make sure that the coverage that you are getting is not insufficient. Many carriers may offer you a quote that is not for the same amount of coverage, exactly because it is cheaper. This could trick people into buying the policy they are offered without looking into what the policy actually covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-nbsp-nbsp-high-deductibles-and-high-out-of-pocket-costs\">2. &nbsp; &nbsp; High Deductibles and High Out-of-Pocket Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could actually opt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/what-are-commercial-insurance-policy-limits-endorsements-and-deductibles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay higher deductibles<\/a> by choice when you are looking at ways to save money on your insurance. However, if you are offered a quote for a policy that is supposed to be a match to your existing coverage and it really includes much higher deductibles, then it is not a comparable quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nbsp-nbsp-they-are-going-to-charge-you-later-if-you-file-claims\">3. &nbsp; &nbsp; They Are Going to Charge You Later if You File Claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some policies may look inexpensive up front, but an insurance carrier may re\u2011price or non-renew after losses depending on claim type, payout amount, and underwriting guidelines. Always ask your insurance carrier or an agent how claims may affect renewal terms for your class of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-nbsp-nbsp-they-don-t-have-a-good-claims-department\">4. &nbsp; &nbsp; They Don\u2019t Have a Good Claims Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Claims service quality varies. Some carriers use in\u2011house adjusters, others use TPAs. What matters is responsiveness, expertise in your trade, clear escalation paths, and documented service metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-example-a-contractor-who-paid-twice\"><strong>Real-World Example: A Contractor Who Paid Twice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We insured a general contractor from Arizona. He got two different quotes. One for $135 a month and one for $68 a month. As you would expect, he chose the cheaper options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months down the road, one of his 1099 subcontractors broke a sliding glass door with a ladder and damaged the paint on the side of a house. The damage was $2,200 in total. The carrier denied coverage of the claims because there was a specific policy exclusion for subcontractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This \u201ccheaper\u201d quote ended up costing him a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-insurance-companies-truly-looking-at\"><strong>What Are Insurance Companies Truly Looking At<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind every single quote, there are a variety of different factors that help create a final price for your policy. This is what is going on in the background of every insurance quote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How It Affects Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Industry Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Higher-risk industries pay more<\/td><td>Roofers, welders, and electricians usually pay more than consultants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Claims history in your ZIP code matters<\/td><td>Areas with high theft or storm damage = higher premiums<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Revenue &amp; Payroll<\/strong><\/td><td>More revenue, payroll means more exposure<\/td><td>$1M in annual revenue signals more risk than $200k<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Claims History<\/strong><\/td><td>Past behavior predicts future risk<\/td><td>Even one small claim could bump your rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coverage Limits<\/strong><\/td><td>More protection = higher cost<\/td><td>$2M policy costs more than $1M<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Experience &amp; Safety Practices<\/strong><\/td><td>Insurers love proven safety records<\/td><td>Documented safety training may reduce rates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies weigh these factors differently as well, which can add to the confusion. Local data might be used instead of national data by the company. Previous experience with certain industries might lead to higher quotes. Increased risks associated with weather and crime might impact your policy cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you cannot control some of these variables, you can be aware of their influence on the quotes that you are going to be given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-market-share-pricing\"><strong>Market Share Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not as common as other ploys to make lower quotes possible, but it is still a possible reason that you could be quoted a low price. Market share pricing doesn\u2019t mean that you would get the full coverage that you are looking for, and it doesn\u2019t mean that you would get better coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What it does mean is that you may pay less at the start of your policy but more over time. Each renewal may increase, and eventually, before you know it, you may be paying far more than you were at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-tell-if-a-quote-is-a-good-bet\"><strong>How to Tell if a Quote is a Good Bet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself these questions before you sign on the dotted line for a new business policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; What does the fine print say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you getting the same cover as what you had before? Are there huge sections of the contract that are fine print? If you cannot find out this information readily, you should never sign up for this kind of policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; What is the deductible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher deductibles mean cheaper policies, but this might not fit into your company\u2019s budget. You need to be able to afford to make claims, and higher-than-average deductibles could prohibit you from using your policy at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Are subs or off-site work covered?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, subs and off-site work cause premiums to jump. You need to be sure that these items are covered if your business uses subs or works away from your main business property on jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp; &nbsp; What do claims turnaround times look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sloppy or nonexistent claims department could mean cheaper policies, but there is nothing worse than being unable to get your claims handled properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. &nbsp; &nbsp; Is the insurance company rate A- or Higher by <a href=\"https:\/\/web.ambest.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AM Best<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) is primarily an opinion of an insurer\u2019s financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations. It does not directly evaluate claim turnaround time or settlement fairness, so use it alongside service reviews, complaint data, and your broker\u2019s claims experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-look-at-some-numbers\"><strong>Let\u2019s Look at Some Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/general-liability-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General liability<\/a> pricing may be different from one state to another. Some low\u2011risk businesses may see very low monthly premiums, while some trades, such as roofers, may see more, especially when higher liability limits and endorsements are requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-psychology-of-policies-that-are-too-good-to-be-true\"><strong>The Psychology of Policies That Are \u201cToo Good to be True\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies know that they are in business to sell policies. They are aware that even a $30 difference in policy premiums could mean a sale to a new customer. People are just wired to see better prices and get excited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the rub, however. Make sure that you are not looking at the numbers and not the details. Do you really want to lose access to necessary coverage for a small savings each year? Thirty dollars sounds like a lot until you need to make a claim and you can\u2019t afford to because of the deductible. Thirty dollars a month also sounds like a lot until you cannot get your claims paid out for months at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right way to view policies is always to look at the coverage details first and then the rest of the information second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-smart-business-owners-do-instead\"><strong>What Smart Business Owners do Instead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be a savvy business owner, this is what you need to do when looking at a possible policy change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/why-its-a-smart-move-to-use-an-insurance-broker-even-if-youre-a-diy-kinda-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work with a specialty broker<\/a> to be sure that you are getting the coverage that you actually need at prices that you can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Review all of the exclusions and inclusions line by line. Compare your existing policy to the possible new one in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Compare your renewals annually. It never hurts to shop around at each renewal to be sure that you are getting the best deal possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Invest in safety programs at your business. Having a clean claims record helps keep premiums low each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ask to bundle your coverage to save money. Most insurers bundle policies to allow you to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-scenarios\"><strong>Real-World Scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Case #1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lydia\u2019s Boutique\u2019s owner shopped around a bunch before she picked out her insurance policy. When a pipe burst in her shop and ruined half of her inventory, her claim was paid out in a couple of weeks by her well-known insurer with years of experience in her industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Case #2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron\u2019s Taco Shop bought the cheapest policy possible. When there was a fire at his restaurant and his entire kitchen was damaged, his insurer charged a high deductible he could barely afford, and then didn\u2019t pay out on his claim for five months. By the time he got back to opening his store, all of his customers had moved on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-at-the-long-game\"><strong>Looking at the Long Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of your insurance as a safety net. This safety net needs to be high-quality enough to take care of your business when the worst comes to pass. Picking the cheapest policy isn\u2019t always the best route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher premiums often mean that you should get the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fast claims handling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Better coverage limits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A company that has been around for a long time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No surprises buried in things like exclusions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lowest bidder isn\u2019t always the best bidder. You need an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/news\/insurance\/usa-business-insurance-trusted-nationwide-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insurance partner<\/a> who takes care of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/commercial-general-liability\/general-liability-insurance-cost-small-business-guide\/\">General Liability Insurance Cost for Small Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/insurance\/why-choose-usa-insurance\/\">Why Choose USA Business Insurance?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/insurance\/pool-installer-insurance-guide\/\">Pool Installer Insurance: A Detailed Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/insurance\/comparing-business-insurance-quotes-tips\/\">How to Compare Business Insurance Quotes and Pick the Best Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsuranceusa.com\/blog\/insurance\/switching-insurance-carriers-backfire\/\">Why It May Be a Bad Idea to Switch Carriers Every Year<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The simple answer to this question is that insurance carriers are rating your business based&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9370,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[737],"tags":[48],"class_list":{"0":"post-9366","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-insurance","8":"tag-business-insurance"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - 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