Renters Insurance Guideline - What You Should Know
Hi! My name is Brian Stevens. I am a former insurance agent and a financial consultant. And I want to show how renters insurance works plus how to get the best rate.
Many renters are under the impression that their landlord's insurance will cover them and the event of the fire or other catastrophe; not so. Your landlord' s insurance only protects the building you live in, not your personal property. If you want to protect your personal property from being damaged or destroyed, you need to get renters insurance. When you purchase renters insurance you are getting three kinds of protection; personal property coverage, additional living expense coverage and liability coverage.
Personal property coverage pays to replace your personal property in the event that is stolen or if it is damaged by fire, smoke, vandalism, storms or plumbing leaks. To determine how much renters insurance you actually need, take an inventory of everything you own; clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, etcetera. Then total up the value of your personal property and use that figure as the amount of your personal property coverage. Some expensive items like jewelry, furs and antiques may not be covered by a standard policy so may need to purchase additional coverage for these items.
Additional living expense coverage pays for you to live elsewhere when your home is on inhabitable and being repaired. It covers your hotel or motel bills, your restaurant bills and any other additional expenses you may incur.
Liability coverage protects you from lawsuits when you or your families are found liable for injuring someone or damaging their property. The amount of liability covers your need should be enough to protect all your assets if you are sued. Most people get a hundred thousand dollars worth of liability coverage, but you can buy more if you need it.
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