If you rent rather than own your home, do you really need insurance? As a matter of fact, you do, and maybe even more so. Renters may be more at risk than homeowners as they often think they are covered…
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Decorating a new home? Add renter’s insurance to your shopping cart
As you decide to move on to a new chapter of your life, there are some things that might not seem as exciting as the others. Besides the fun, new friends and refreshing ambiance that comes with a new home,…
True stories: Why real life guys bought renter’s insurance
Four male renters share their stories on the events that lead to policies. If you’ve lived a pristine life, it’s easy to think that renters insurance simply isn’t worth the cost. It only takes one event to remind you that…
Give yourself peace of mind with renter’s insurance
A fire may seriously damage a home or rob you of your most precious possessions. And although most people agree and understand that such a loss could mean a financial disaster for themselves and their families, only 35 percent of…
Get ready before you need to file a renters insurance claim
No one wants to imagine the worse befalling your rental yet the reality of natural disasters and crime is too prevalent to ignore. Don’t wait until it is time to file a renters insurance claim to learn the best course…
Back to School: Renters’ insurance basics for college students
As the back-to-school season draws near, retail stores are buzzing with shoppers eager to stash up on school supplies and new housing accessories. Total back-to-school and back-to-college spending combined will reach $72.5 billion this year, according to a new report…
Why you need renter’s insurance
Anyone who has ever rented a house or an apartment has probably wondered at some point if any of their possessions, like TVs, computers, appliances, clothing or jewelry, were covered in case of mishaps. Well, unless you have a renter’s insurance…
Need insurance? Factors influencing your renters insurance rate
Shocker: you and your neighbor are paying different rates for renters insurance. You both live on the same side of town, in the same community, in the same sized unit. What gives? There are quite a few factors that determine…
When lightning strikes
Two weekends ago my house was struck by lightning. Luckily, we were unharmed, but many of the electrical appliances suffered from the massive voltage. I am a renter who had to pay for the replacements and this is why I…
Why you should know what you own
Moving to a new apartment? You’ve happened upon the perfect occasion to take an inventory of your stuff. You might ask: Why would I want to do that? Well, the answer is simple. If your apartment burned down tomorrow, would…