Whether you’re a college student leaving your apartment for a summer abroad or simply taking a two-week vacation, your home needs adequate protection and renters insurance can provide it. Burglaries – regardless of the period of time you’ll be away…
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What’s not covered by renters insurance
Common renters insurance misconceptions: that it’s too expensive, that it’s redundant, that it’s unneeded or that it covers each and every item you possess. We’ve debunked a few of them already and now we’ll focus on what’s NOT covered by…
Save your stuff, get that renters insurance
Adulthood is hard, filled with new and important things that are equally confusing. Like renters insurance. Here’s a crash course that will help navigate through its waters. It should actually be called property insurance because that’s what it covers: your…
A sense of community, a sense of protection
Friendships can make a neighborhood watch more efficient and effective. Renters insurance is a safety net used to support clients when the unthinkable happens. Yet for the renter and the insurer, prevention is the truest safeguard. The key to preventions…
Own a pet? Renters insurance is your true companion
If dogs are a man’s best friend then renters insurance is the tie that binds. Pets. We can spend hours watching YouTube videos of our furry, winged, and scaled companions doing some pretty amazing things. In addition to the love…
Smart tips for subletting
In case you need to leave town but don’t want to lose the apartment you’re currently living in, you might be a great candidate for subletting. But before you leap in, it’s advisable that you get the full picture of…
Leasing terminology for apartment renters
Some of our readers are preparing this year to rent a new apartment, maybe even their first. The To Do list is extensive and takes a lot of time to complete, but it’s as important to make sure the terms…
Easy ways to save money at home
Saving money for rainy days is something we all do in one way or another, but some of the best money saving hacks are closer than we’d think. Here’s a list. Watch your electronics—according to the Consumer Technology Association, the…
Millennials, the force disrupting insurance
Millennials are currently the largest force disrupting insurance. The young adults from ages 18 to 34 are empowered, connected, and lead the charge for change and insurance companies have to find new ways to serve them. According to the U.S.…
Tips for successfully filing personal liability claims
When the unthinkable happens, it pays to be prepared. You never imagined a day like this would come. Without warning, the unthinkable happens. A guest or roommate sustains injuries while in your home. In the bustle of the action, it…