Insurance in Alabama

Coverage Requirements in Alabama

Alabama requires minimum auto liability coverage of 25/50/25: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Alabama is a pure tort state — the at-fault driver pays. Given that Alabama has one of the highest uninsured-driver rates in the country (roughly 1 in 5), UM/UIM coverage is strongly recommended. Standard homeowners insurance in Alabama covers wind, hail, and tornado damage but excludes flood — a separate NFIP or private flood policy is needed, especially in Mobile and Baldwin counties and along inland river basins. Many carriers apply a separate wind/hail or hurricane deductible (typically 1–5% of dwelling value) in coastal and tornado-exposed ZIP codes. Alabama employers with five or more regular employees must carry workers' compensation insurance. Construction-industry employers must carry coverage regardless of size. Small businesses below the threshold should still evaluate workers' comp, general liability, and commercial property to protect against lawsuits and storm damage.