If you are currently renting your home or apartment, it’s time to learn more about renters insurance!
Homeowners insurance covers the house itself and the items inside. But if you don’t own the home, you don’t need insurance to cover it. All you need is coverage for your actual personal belongings. It might not seem like a lot, but all those little items add up! When you think about the cost to replace your furniture, dishes, sheets, clothes, books, and everything else filling up your home, it’s probably a lot more than you thought. Renters insurance is an affordable way to protect what you’ve worked hard to acquire. And it’s probably a lot cheaper than you’d expect! In fact, many times the discount you receive on your auto insurance for having multiple policies can almost pay for the entire renters policy! Renters Insurance will cover personal belongings within your home as well as a limited amount of property off premises (such as items in a storage building) or your laptop when it’s in the car. It also includes important liability coverage. If you accidentally cause a fire that burns down the property, your insurance pays the landlord to replace it (protecting you from a damaging lawsuit). In fact, many landlords now require that tenants carry a certain amount of liability insurance before they approve the lease. So if you’re renting, it’s time to look at protecting your valuables. Give us a call today and ask for a no obligation quote on renters insurance. And don’t forget to find out how much you’ll save on your auto insurance too!
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Did you know that June is the most popular month for weddings?
I’ve seen many of my clients planning weddings over the next few weeks. So I thought I’d share an insurance tip this week just for engaged couples and newlyweds. You’re spending a lot of money on your wedding and those new rings. Make sure they’re covered! Jewelry is covered under your Homeowners or Renters insurance. But the coverage amount can be limited. If you don’t cover the individual piece of jewelry specifically, you might not have enough insurance if it were to be lost or stolen. Here’s what I recommend. Get an appraisal of your rings from the jeweler. Then bring in a copy and we’ll add the rings to your policy. (We can also discuss deductibles or special coverage.) Depending on the value of the ring, you might spend only a few dollars a year to know that your valuable jewelry is insured. If you are renting or getting ready to purchase a home and don’t have a policy, now is a great time to schedule a free consultation to discuss what coverage you’ll need and give you a ballpark figure for what it will cost. Renters Insurance is very inexpensive and can give you a lot of peace of mind as you combine your two households. But the best tip I can give? Get a local insurance agent you can trust! We’ll look out for you and help you get the right coverage at an affordable rate. Call today for a free quote. When summer arrives, many people leave the day-to-day routine behind and go on vacation in June. Hopefully you're planning a trip sometime soon too!
But what do you need to know before you hit the road? Consider these special situations: Rental Cars - If you choose to rent a car, make sure you understand how your insurance works. A rental car company will want to sell you special coverage to cover the car while you are driving it. The insurance will cost you a certain amount extra each day. But did you know that your current insurance will typically also cover you at no additional cost? However, if you have a claim filed on your current policy, your rates could go up in the future. And rental car companies could file a claim for very minor damage. Obviously it is a risk either way, but make sure you know your options. And please contact us BEFORE renting a car to find out what is specifically covered on your policy. Hosting A Barbecue - It's always fun to throw a summer barbecue. It's even more fun when you aren't worried about your insurance! Your homeowners and renters insurance covers you if someone is injured on your property due to your negligence. That means that if they trip on a step, fall on the patio, or cut their hand on a glass, you don't have to worry. But, as always, you need to discuss this with your agent and go over exactly what coverage you have. If you have a lot of assets, then you might need additional liability coverage too. Notice a pattern here? The general rule is that you need a personal insurance agent who is looking out for your particular needs! There is not a "one size fits all" approach when it comes to protecting your family and your belongings. Take just 5 minutes to give us a call today to discuss your policy! |