Here is an excerpt from a new blog post at GreggMarcus.com:
Renter’s insurance offers protection from life’s unpredictable events. Many renters assume that they are covered under your landlord’s insurance policy, but often that is not the case. A landlord’s insurance policy usually only covers damage to the building itself, not the residents actual possessions. Renter’s insurance ensures that you can protect your own belongings from a disastrous situation. A Renter’s insurance policy typically covers the losses of your personal possessions; this is similar to a homeowner’s policy for those you have their own house, though it does not cover the damage of the building you live in; that is your landlord’s concern. In this post, Long Island Insurance Executive, Gregg S. Marcus will explain the importance or renter’s insurance and what a typical policy will cover.
A renter’s insurance policy will cover the costs of replacing personal items that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to an incident. The types of disasters that are typically covered are things such as fire or lightning, windstorms, riots, smoke, vandalism, or theft. These tragedies would not be covered under the landlord’s homeowner’s policy and you would be left on your own to replace anything that was lost or damaged. It should be noted that renter’s insurance does not usually cover earthquakes or flood, additional policies specific to these disasters must be purchased.
To read this post in it’s entirety, click here to visit the Gregg Marcus official website.
