It’s time to move into your first home. You may be moving into an apartment or a house. Whenever you move, you create the perfect opportunity to protect your assets. Everything you own is valuable to you. With the right type of renters insurance, you may be able to protect those items from common risks. […]
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Responsibilities for Renters
If you are a renter, you likely have a good renters insurance policy. These policies can help you in case unforeseen events damage your rented property or personal effects. They are valuable to your protection. However, if a renter is negligent in his or her rented space, then the renter can face financial losses. Renters […]
Read MoreEstimating the Value of Collectibles for Renters Insurance
Renters insurance provides financial protection for you in the event that your possessions are lost due to a covered claim. What does that mean? When you invest in a renters insurance policy, you are gaining protection from the loss of your personal property. This may include your home’s furnishings, your clothing, appliances and other systems […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Coverage Options for Renters
Within the population, 37 percent are renters; however, only a third of renters have renters insurance. One reason renters don’t purchase renters insurance is they don’t see the value. Although renters insurance isn’t compulsory, if you are a renter, you need renters insurance. Understanding Renters Insurance Much like auto insurance or health insurance, renters insurance […]
Read MoreDoes Renters Insurance Cover Flood-Related Mold?
Renters insurance is there to help you when an incident occurs damaging your property within your rented space, but not all renters understand how far that coverage extends. Often times, it seems like the problem is for the landlord or property owner to take care of when in fact, your insurance can be there to […]
Read More3 Big Reasons to Buy Renters Insurance
Renters insurance isn’t always something people seek out. It seems like an expense you may not want to have. However, there are some key benefits to having this type of insurance in place. The most obvious reason is that your landlord’s insurance isn’t going to cover your own property in the event of a fire […]
Read More3 Myths about Renters Insurance
There are more than 80 million Americans who rent apartments or houses as their homes. Often renters, especially college and grad students are in this group. Unfortunately, students and many other renters do not buy renters insurance, yet they would be better off with it. But, the three things renters insurance gives you—besides peace of […]
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Buying Renters Insurance
Are you a renter? You’ve probably heard by now that purchasing a renters insurance policy is the responsible thing to do to protect your belongings from disaster. But before going out and buying the first policy you find, it’s in your best interests to know which questions you should ask your independent insurance agent to […]
Read MoreTips For Being A Good Rental Resident
Since the economy has become less than favorable in recent years, more and more people have turned to renting. And that increased demand means that landlords can afford to be a bit picky when it comes to approving lease applications. A shining record of being a good resident can help you get approved at the […]
Read More5 Ways Your Renters Insurance Can Come in Handy
Given how inexpensive renters insurance policies are, and how much coverage they provide, it goes without saying that you get a lot of bang for your buck. But just how can renters insurance help you? Take a look at these five scenarios in which your coverage could quite possibly save the day. Fire Damage: If […]
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