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Renters Insurance: A Wise Consideration

Many people do not have renters insurance because they either do not know it is available or they feel it is not needed because they do not own the property or dwelling in they reside.  Yet, owning renters insurance can be a godsend in the event of any number of hazards.  Those who live in apartment complexes have no control over how their neighbors or other tenants live.
Unfortunately there have been situations where innocent renters lost everything due to the carelessness of their neighbors.  Not only do apartment dwellers need renters insurance, but so do home renters. None of us know when a disaster can strike leaving us empty handed and at a total loss.  Renters insurance is a very wise consideration.      
A minimum of 16 different types of natural disasters and peril are covered by renters insurance. These range from the disasters relative to weather damages such as wind or hail damage to lightening.  It also covers natural disasters including volcanic eruptions and falling objects.  Man caused damages and destruction is covered as well, and includes rioting and civil disruptions.
A number of other types of damages and disasters are included in the coverage that definitely benefit the renter and should encourage them to seriously consider taking out renters insurance.  Flooding and earthquakes are not part of this insurance.  If the renter wants these kinds of special protection, they will need to purchase additional insurance or a rider.      

Renters insurance is much like homeowners insurance in providing certain coverage for personal belongings and valuables.  In looking at purchasing this kind of insurance, the prospective buyer should consult with the agent about the amount and limits that the insurance will distinctly cover.  Some expensive items may need a rider or additional insurance to be adequately covered.
Two specific kinds of coverage are available for belongings:  actual cash value or replacement cost coverage.  Actual cash value coverage replaces personal items at their current cash value at the time of loss. This is a less expensive insurance than replacement cost, but doesn’t offer as much payback.
The insured will only recover the current value of the property lost or damaged.  Replacement cost coverage will pay for the actual cost of replacing the damaged or destroyed belonging.  This is a very good means of dollar for dollar recovery, but it is also more expensive coverage.  Not all insurers offer both and the renter needs to consult with the insurance agency to see which is available.
A wise plan would be to make a listing of all belongings in the rented apartment or home.  Better yet would be to take photographs or make a room by room video.  Such an inventory will be evidence of those things that may be destroyed in a fire, storm, or other devastating catastrophe.
One final benefit of having renters insurance is that most policies come standard with a basic liability clause. This insures the policyholder in the event a third party is injured.  The renter is covered for any costs up to the liability limit.

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