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Insurance in KY
State-specific guides, common questions, and licensed agencies that cover KY.

Kentucky insurance regulator

The state office that licenses insurers and agents and handles consumer complaints. It can look into problems like claim delays or unfair treatment, but it does not act as your lawyer.

Links checked Sep 12, 2026. Sites change — tell us if a link is broken.

Minimum car insurance in Kentucky
25/50/25 No-fault state

This is the least coverage the law requires. It often isn’t enough to pay for a serious accident, and anything above your limits can come out of your own pocket.

Bodily injury liability, per person
$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident
$50,000
Property damage liability
$25,000
Personal injury protection (PIP)
$10,000 basic reparation benefits (PIP). You can reject the no-fault tort limits in writing.
Uninsured motorist coverage
Insurers must offer it; you can reject it in writing

Choice no-fault state. A $60,000 single limit is an alternative to 25/50/25.

Source: KRS 304.39-110 Required minimum tort liability insurance · KRS 304.39-110; KRS 304.39-020; KRS 304.39-060; KRS 304.20-020 · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026

If you can’t find home insurance in Kentucky

These state-established programs cover homes that private insurers won’t. They’re meant as a last resort: coverage is often more limited and can cost more, so shop the private market and ask an agent first. Eligibility rules vary.

  • Kentucky FAIR Plan FAIR Plan

    Basic dwelling fire, homeowners and farm fire insurance.

    Where: Statewide

Checked against each program’s website on Sep 13, 2026. Reviewed Sep 13, 2026.

Flood insurance claims in Kentucky
NFIP claims, 2016–2025
5,325
$212.6 million paid
NFIP claims in 2025
2,171
$112.6 million paid

Standard homeowners and renters policies usually don’t cover flood damage. These figures count only National Flood Insurance Program claims. See all states and how we calculate this

Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims. Not adjusted for inflation.

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