Renters Insurance

Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is designed specifically for people renting homes. A common mistake for renters is the assumption they do not require homeowner’s insurance because they do not own the home. However, renters may experience losses not covered by the policy carried by the property owner. Please contact your insurance agent to discuss policies and options to best fit your needs. We will be happy to suggest local insurance agents who carry renters insurance policies at affordable rates and have served our clients well in the past.

Personal Property

It is the responsibility of the individual tenant to obtain renters insurance to cover their personal possessions. The property owner’s policy does not cover personal property belonging to the renter. This exclusion of your property includes, but is not limited to, events such as fire or theft.

Types of Losses

Renters insurance will cover your personal property, in the event of a fire or theft, as well as a range of other losses or events. Coverage for damage caused by earth movement or flood must be purchased in addition to your policy. Most policies provide coverage for damage due to windstorms, hail, vandalism, riots, civil disturbance, volcanoes, and explosions. Please contact your insurance agent to discuss policy details and the different options that are available to you.

Category Limits

Renters insurance sets limits of coverage of some categories of personal property such as jewelry, silverware, and collectibles. Contact your insurance agent to confirm what categories may have limited coverage. Should the value of your property exceed standard limits, you may choose to increase the coverage of your renter’s policy, or to insure items separately.

Liability

Owner’s policies cover their liability only – they do not cover the renter’s liability. Renters insurance covers your liability, within limits, assuming the loss was not intentional. Liability coverage is not limited to damage to your property, or that belonging to others, if an event occurs at your residence. Legal defense expenses and your personal liability outside the home are also generally covered.

Savings

You may qualify for a multiple-policy discount if you purchase your renters insurance from the same company carrying your automobile insurance. Other savings are available through some carriers if your residence is equipped with deadbolt locks, a fire extinguisher and/or a security system.