Home Insurance My insurance company wants to do interior and exterior inspection on my home. Called inspector who is an employee for the company and he said it was to identify any problems or hazards, etc. Never filed a claim or had inspection ever by insurance company. What generates inspection – I feel like it’s not so much to help me as is to insurance company’s benefit. View Carriers Please enter valid zip Compare top carriers in your area Written by Insure.comPosted on: April 11, 2013 Why you can trust Insure.com Quality Verified At Insure.com, we are committed to providing the timely, accurate and expert information consumers need to make smart insurance decisions. All our content is written and reviewed by industry professionals and insurance experts. Our team carefully vets our rate data to ensure we only provide reliable and up-to-date insurance pricing. We follow the highest editorial standards. Our content is based solely on objective research and data gathering. We maintain strict editorial independence to ensure unbiased coverage of the insurance industry. It’s definitely not to help you, that we can agree on. Inspections by home insurance companies are generally done when you have a claim or when you’re a new customer. This is an odd time for a random inspection. Would there be any reason your insurer would be concerned that the condition of your house has changed? We addressed inspections previously in this reader question. If you don’t agree to the inspection, the insurer could drop you at renewal time. Then you’d be where you are now – a new insurer might request an inspection. In case you missed it What is HO-6 condo insurance and how much does it cost? Average homeowners insurance cost by ZIP code in 2024 What is dwelling coverage and how much do you need? Personal liability insurance: What it is and why you need it Renters insurance quotes: Compare rates Hurricanes and home insurance: How hurricane insurance works How replacement cost coverage works when you file a claim How much do claims increase home insurance rates? Mobile home insurance cost and coverage in 2024 Homeowners insurance basics Home Insurance Advisor Cheapest homeowners insurance in 2024 How much flood insurance do I need? How to bundle home and auto insurance policies to save money The largest home insurance companies by market share Home insurance discounts for cheaper rates How much does dog liability insurance cost and do you need it? Do you have an emergency go-bag? Most Americans don’t 1/1 Related Articles Does homeowners insurance cover laptop or computer damage? By Mark Vallet Does homeowners insurance cover TV damage? By Cassidy Horton What is HO-6 condo insurance and how much does it cost? By Shivani Gite Does homeowners insurance cover rotting wood? By Penny Gusner Does homeowners insurance cover a leaking washing machine? By Laura Longero Are landlords responsible for tree damage to your car? By Casey Bond ZIP Code Please enter valid ZIP See rates