Krueger Insurance Inc. – Newton Location
130 E 4th St, Newton, KS 67114
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130 E 4th St, Newton, KS 67114
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Newton home insurance costs $2,000-$3,500/year. Learn about nor'easter coverage, flood insurance needs, and protecting high-value homes in Newton's 13 villages.
As of July 1, 2025, Massachusetts requires $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury liability, $30,000 for property damage, $25,000/$50,000 for uninsured motorist coverage, and $8,000 in Personal Injury Protection. These apply to all Newton drivers, though many opt for higher limits given the area's affluence and traffic patterns.
Newton homeowners typically pay between $986 and $1,342 annually, though this varies based on home value and location. A home with $300,000 in dwelling coverage averages around $2,302 per year, while homes valued at $500,000-$600,000 can see premiums around $2,831 annually. Newton's inland location helps keep costs below coastal Massachusetts communities.
Newton benefits from lower crime rates, well-maintained infrastructure, and active community policing, all of which reduce insurance risk. Despite a population density of nearly 4,900 people per square mile, these factors help Newton maintain some of the lowest auto insurance rates in Massachusetts, typically between $133-$226 monthly for full coverage.
While Newton isn't a coastal community, some areas—particularly near the Charles River in villages like Newton Lower Falls and Newton Upper Falls—may benefit from flood insurance. Standard homeowners policies don't cover flood damage, so if you're in a flood-prone area or have an older home with basement water issues, separate flood insurance through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is worth considering.
Most Newton homeowners should strongly consider umbrella coverage. If your net worth exceeds $500,000, an umbrella policy provides an additional $1-5 million in liability protection for just $200-500 annually. Given Newton's higher property values and the risk of significant lawsuits, this extra layer of protection is often essential for protecting your assets.
The July 1, 2025 increase in minimum coverage requirements raised average premiums by approximately 36% for drivers carrying minimum coverage. However, if you already carried higher limits (which most Newton residents do), the impact was less significant. The changes primarily affected the minimum thresholds, bringing them more in line with actual costs of accidents and repairs after nearly 40 years without updates.
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