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Homeowners in Mississippi are paying around $1271.00 for home insurance as of December of 2011. Rates have increased since November when Mississippi homeowners insurance premiums were approximately $1232.00. The rate of $1271/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 Mississippi |
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| Dec 2011 | Nov 2011 | Oct 2011 | Sep 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| $1271.00 | $1232.00 | $1113.00 | $1094.00 | $1045.00 |
Homeowners insurance discounts are one of the best ways to get a low insurance rate while also maintaining great coverage. Since average home insurance rates in Mississippi increased it is important to qualify for all the discounts you can to make sure you aren't overpaying. Packaging your home and auto insurance with one insurance provider can get you savings between 15 and 25 percent. Likewise, you may qualify for additional savings by being claims free or having protection devices (fire and burglar alarms) on your Mississippi home.
Standard Mississippi Home Insurance Coverages
| A | Dwelling: A standard Mississippi 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 Mississippi home insurance policy |
| C | Contents/Personal Property: A Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi 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. |
Mississippi Homeowners Insurance News
- Engineers reinforcing levees as flood season approachesMonday, April 09, 2012
- Mississippi House passes bill requiring some insurance discountsWednesday, March 14, 2012
- 2011 flood damage could increase risks for 2012Tuesday, January 31, 2012
- Economic effects of Missouri storms severe Wednesday, June 15, 2011
- Officials say spring storms made them more prepared for hurricanes Monday, June 06, 2011
Other Mississippi Homeowners Resources:
- Home Insurance Quiz- How much do you know about your Mississippi home insurance policy? Quiz yourself!
- Homeowners Insurance Calculator- How much Dwelling Coverage do you need? See average dwelling costs in Mississippi
- Mississippi Home Inventory Checklist- Download and Print our home inventory checklist for free.
Search for home insurance in your Mississippi county:
- Adams
- Alcorn
- Amite
- Attala
- Benton
- Bolivar
- Calhoun
- Carroll
- Chickasaw
- Choctaw
- Claiborne
- Clarke
- Clay
- Coahoma
- Copiah
- Covington
- Desoto
- Forrest
- Franklin
- George
- Greene
- Grenada
- Hancock
- Harrison
- Hinds
- Holmes
- Humphreys
- Issaquena
- Itawamba
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Jefferson Davis
- Jones
- Kemper
- Lafayette
- Lamar
- Lauderdale
- Lawrence
- Leake
- Lee
- Leflore
- Lincoln
- Lowndes
- Madison
- Marion
- Marshall
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Neshoba
- Newton
- Noxubee
- Oktibbeha
- Panola
- Pearl River
- Perry
- Pike
- Pontotoc
- Prentiss
- Quitman
- Rankin
- Scott
- Sharkey
- Simpson
- Smith
- Stone
- Sunflower
- Tallahatchie
- Tate
- Tippah
- Tishomingo
- Tunica
- Union
- Walthall
- Warren
- Washington
- Wayne
- Webster
- Wilkinson
- Winston
- Yalobusha
- Yazoo
Customer Reviews in Mississippi
For additional information about specific insurance laws in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi Insurance Department website.

