Renters Insurance Can Make All the Difference in the World

Investing a few hundred dollars a year in renters insurance can provide peace of mind and protection from financial disaster.

A recent report in the Chicago Tribune quotes a spokeswoman from the Insurance Information Institute as saying that some policies can cost as little as $200 per year, while also pointing out that many tenants aren't even aware of this kind of insurance.

"A lot of people don't think about purchasing [it because they think] their landlord is responsible, but in reality, it's the tenant that's responsible for their own belongings," the report quoted Loretta Worters of the Institute as saying.

The newspaper also notes that tenants can save the most money by selecting policies with a higher deductible, and that some policies can also cover living expenses in the event an apartment or rental home is rendered uninhabitable by some type of disaster. Coverage of $300,000 is generally recommended, according to insurance experts.

A recent report by the Seattle Times notes that some renters, depending on where they live, may also want to consider insuring themselves against flooding, which is not covered under a standard renter's policy. This was brought to light by a recent water main burst that heavily damaged 14 local homes, most of which lacked sufficient insurance coverage because the flooding originated from off their property.

Still, renters insurance is an important way to be prepared for the worst, especially considering how much it would cost most people to replace their belongings if necessary.

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