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Homeowners in Alabama are paying around $1016.00 for home insurance as of December of 2011. Rates have increased since November when Alabama homeowners insurance premiums were approximately $981.00. The rate of $1016/year includes standard coverage and not flood or earthquake damage which is covered under a separate policy. Read more about flood insurance.
Average Premiums for Home Insurance In Alabama |
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| Dec 2011 | Nov 2011 | Oct 2011 | Sep 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| $1016.00 | $981.00 | $962.00 | $933.00 | $904.00 |
Since average Alabama homeowners insurance premiums have increased, you should stay mindful of how much you are paying to insure your home. Taking advantage of discounts can make sure your rates stay low while keeping your coverage intact. The biggest savings can usually be found with a home-auto discount which can save you around 20% on your Alabama policy. Other discounts may be offered for homes that have burglar alarms and deadbolt locks.
Standard Alabama Home Insurance Coverages
| A | Dwelling: A standard Alabama homeowners insurance policy should include enough dwelling coverage to pay for the replacement or repair of your home when and if it is damaged in a covered peril |
| B | Other Structures: Other structures such as detached garages or sheds would also be covered under a standard Alabama home insurance policy |
| C | Contents/Personal Property: A Alabama home insurance policy will also typically provide coverage for the contents of your home including furniture, electronics, clothing and other personal belongings. |
| D | Loss of Use: If your Alabama home is damaged in a covered peril, ‘Loss of Use’ coverage pays for alternative accommodations and living expenses while you are unable to live in your home. |
| E | Personal Liability Protection: In Alabama, your standard homeowners insurance policy will typically provide financial protection in the event of a lawsuit where you have caused damage or bodily harm to another person or their personal property. |
| F | Medical Payments: Medical Payments coverage, or Alabama MedPay, offers reimbursement for medical bills if someone other than you or a family member is injured on your property and a lawsuit is not involved. |
Alabama Homeowners Insurance News
- MLB, players team up to continue Joplin recovery effortsFriday, May 11, 2012
- Alabama neighborhoods coming back following last year's tornadoesFriday, April 27, 2012
- Week of storms led to majority of Alabama insurance claims for all of 2011Friday, April 20, 2012
- Insurance damages from tornado outbreak may reach $2BWednesday, March 07, 2012
- 2011 trend of severe weather events continues into 2012Monday, January 30, 2012
Other Alabama Homeowners Resources:
- Home Insurance Quiz- How much do you know about your Alabama home insurance policy? Quiz yourself!
- Homeowners Insurance Calculator- How much Dwelling Coverage do you need? See average dwelling costs in Alabama
- Alabama Home Inventory Checklist- Download and Print our home inventory checklist for free.
Search for home insurance in your Alabama county:
- Autauga
- Baldwin
- Barbour
- Bibb
- Blount
- Bullock
- Butler
- Calhoun
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Chilton
- Choctaw
- Clarke
- Clay
- Cleburne
- Coffee
- Colbert
- Conecuh
- Coosa
- Covington
- Crenshaw
- Cullman
- Dale
- Dallas
- De Kalb
- Elmore
- Escambia
- Etowah
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Geneva
- Greene
- Hale
- Henry
- Houston
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lamar
- Lauderdale
- Lawrence
- Lee
- Limestone
- Lowndes
- Macon
- Madison
- Marengo
- Marion
- Marshall
- Mobile
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Morgan
- Perry
- Pickens
- Pike
- Randolph
- Russell
- Saint Clair
- Shelby
- Sumter
- Talladega
- Tallapoosa
- Tuscaloosa
- Walker
- Washington
- Wilcox
- Winston
Customer Reviews in Alabama
For additional information about specific insurance laws in Alabama, visit the Alabama Department of Insurance website.

