ZIP 49043 Insurance Data

Covert, Michigan · Van Buren County · 29 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $32,445
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-8.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI)

ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,565 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 29 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 27% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49043 is 105.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,445. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.61% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49043 have fallen by 4.4%, ranging from $1,524 to $1,637 with a five-year average of $1,573 — an annualized rate of -1.1% per year. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice — homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 49043 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,565 vs $1,233
27% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,637
2019 $1,524 -6.9%
2020 $1,579 +3.6%
2021 $1,561 -1.1%
2022 $1,565 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,573
Premium Range
$1,524 - $1,637
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 49043?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI) is $1,565 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Covert, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.07% in this ZIP), loss ratio (105.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.61%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49043 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49043 premiums of $1,565/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49043?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49043 is 0.61%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -8.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49043 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49043 have ranged from $1,524 to $1,637, with a 5-year average of $1,573. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49043 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49043 has an average premium of $1,565/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 27% above the state average.

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