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More Than a Discount: Drivers Who Bundle Home and Auto See Fewer Coverage Gaps and Smoother Claims
As insurance costs remain top of mind for consumers, new insights from Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) highlight that bundling home and auto policies delivers more than just savings. While multi-policy discounts can reduce premiums by as much as 25 percent on average across the industry, the bigger advantage may be how bundling improves coverage alignment and simplifies the claims experience.
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