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Manufactured Home Insurance in Kansas

Coverage built for Kansas's Tornado Alley, severe hail, and high-wind plains

Kansas has substantial manufactured and mobile home populations across the state, from the Kansas City and Wichita metros to small towns and farming communities throughout the plains. The state sits in the heart of the historical Tornado Alley, and that risk profile shapes nearly every aspect of mobile home insurance in Kansas. Our agents help Kansas mobile home owners find carriers experienced in writing coverage in one of the most tornado-prone states in the country.

Are you looking to buy Manufactured Home Insurance for your Manufactured, Modular, or Mobile Home in Kansas? 

Manufactured Housing Insurance Services (MHIS) is the best choice for your mobile home insurance needs. We've been in business serving the manufactured home insurance community for over 40 years. If you are looking for mobile home insurance near me, please give us a call, toll-free at 866-644-7111, or use our fast quote form, and we will contact you with the lowest mobile home insurance costs.

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MHIS exclusively provides manufactured housing insurance. Mobile Home Insurance, Modular Home Insurance, and Manufactured Home Insurance are all areas we specialize in. By focusing on manufactured homes, we have a better understanding of this specific industry and a greater understanding of your needs.

Mobile Home Insurance Risks in Kansas

Tornado activity is the defining insurance peril in Kansas, and the state regularly ranks among the top in the country for tornado frequency. Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable in tornado events, and carriers underwrite wind and hail coverage with that exposure top of mind. Hail from severe thunderstorms is a major claim driver — Kansas sees some of the most damaging hail events in the country — and damaging straight-line winds are common during spring and summer storms. Winter weather, including ice storms and heavy snow, drives meaningful claim activity, and flash flooding can affect properties along smaller waterways after heavy rain.

Mobile Home Insurance Regulations in Kansas

The Kansas Insurance Department regulates the property insurance market, and Kansas enforces installation, anchoring, and tie-down requirements for manufactured housing. The state does not operate a property-focused insurer of last resort, so homes outside standard carrier appetite typically work with specialty mobile home insurers or move to surplus lines markets. Kansas maintains consumer protections around non-renewal and post-disaster cancellations, and the state's wind and hail underwriting has tightened in recent years as carriers respond to the rising frequency and severity of severe-weather events on the plains.

The Kansas Mobile Home Insurance Market

Kansas's mobile home insurance market is shaped heavily by wind and hail exposure, and most carriers in the state structure separate, percentage-based wind/hail deductibles. Homes with older roofs increasingly face roof-condition underwriting at renewal, and replacing an aging roof can materially affect both insurability and rates. Specialty manufactured home carriers remain active across the state, while older homes — particularly pre-1976 units — face narrower options. Working with an agent who tracks current carrier appetite county by county is the practical advantage in Kansas's wind-driven market.

Reputable

  • Specialists - Unlike other insurance services, MHIS deals exclusively with manufactured / mobile home insurance.
  • Top Rated - We've partnered with American Modern Insurance Group and American Bankers Insurance Company (Both rated A or better by A.M. Best)
  • Excellent Claim Service - We work with Claim Adjusters in Kansas, all specially trained to handle claims quickly and fairly. Knowledge of Kansas is what makes our "personal service" the best in the industry.

Responsive

  • Fastest Service Around - Our experienced, friendly staff provides instant quotes, binders, and policies, and we can fax or email everything you need immediately.
  • Satisfied Customers - We offer reasonable, competitive mobile home insurance rates (sometimes referred to as cheap mobile home insurance) in Kansas, and our fast, personalized service keeps our customers happy.

Reliable

  • There When You Need Us - We have extended hours Monday-Friday. We don't have official weekend hours, but, in most cases, we are still available to assist.
  • Comprehensive Coverage - All of our policies provide Comprehensive Coverage so you can rest easy knowing you're covered.
  • Policies with Personal Service - We'll analyze your insurance needs and recommend any optional coverages that may be needed. Mobile home insurance is our specialty, and we are confident you will be happy you bought your mobile home insurance from us.

Buying home insurance is more than just finding cheap homeowners insurance in Kansas. Let our trained professionals show you how cheap mobile home insurance can still be high-quality home insurance. When it comes time to place a claim, you need to be sure that you are covered, and your claim will be processed efficiently and accurately. This is why MHIS is the best choice for mobile home insurance; we guarantee that you will be satisfied with our service.


What is the difference between Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes and Modular Homes?

Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes or Trailer Homes is a classic naming convention for homes made off-site, and then delivered to their intended location.

Does it matter when you are looking for an Insurance Quote?

Lets first understand the difference in terms used for Manufactured Homes so we can better understand which one we are looking to insure.

TL;DR: Modular Homes do use a different type of policy than Manufactured Homes.

Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes

This term is effectively interchangeable as both share the same basic construction features;

  • Factory-built
  • Delivered to its final location
  • Built on a sturdy frame often made of steel I-beams
  • May come with the means to affix to a permanent foundation

But the key difference between Mobile and Manufactured Homes is based on its manufactured date. Mobile homes have assembly dates prior to June 15, 1976. All similar homes built after June 15, 1976, are labeled as Manufactured Homes. Manufactured Homes and Trailer Homes also have a serial number.


Modular Homes

Modular Homes are similar to homes built on-site. There is no tag / serial number, and they do not need to be renewed annually. Modular homes are often delivered in sections. In many cases, Modular homes look more like traditional stick-built homes. Modular homes also use standard homeowner insurance policies.

Please contact us for your free no-obligation quote or if you have any questions regarding Insurance for your home in Kansas.