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Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is mainly about your belongings, your liability and extra living costs after a covered loss.

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Personal property

Coverage can help after fire, theft or other named or open perils listed in the form. An inventory helps you choose a limit. High-value jewelry or bikes may need extra scheduling.

Liability

Liability coverage can apply if you are legally responsible for a guest’s injury or for damage to someone else’s property. It is not a substitute for renter’s insurance required by a lease if the lease specifies minimum limits — read the lease and the policy together.

Additional living expenses

If a covered loss prevents you from staying in the rental, additional living expenses coverage may help with reasonable extra costs such as a hotel.

Frequently asked questions

Does renters insurance cover my roommate?

Only if they are a named insured or otherwise qualify under the policy definitions. Do not assume a roommate is covered.