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Homeowners insurance premiums are rising. They rose by 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, on average, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). The average annual premium now is $1,398, the industry-backed institute estimates. If that sounds steep, you’ll be happy to hear about discounts that may help push rates down a bit. Many if not most insurers offer premium breaks when homeowners do…