Renters Insurance

New research on Millennials and their insurance habits reveals a troubling truth—they prioritize their pets and their pets’ health over their own. This large cohort of renters (some 43 percent of Millennials are renters) doesn’t invest in personal protection as much as it should—roughly 42 percent have renters insurance. Unfortunately, the level of education on […]

Halloween is supposed to be scary, the fun kind of scary. Unfortunately, some scenarios turn seriously scary, ending in property loss, illness or worse. Insurance though, can blow away some of the concerns related to this otherwise enjoyable holiday. Here are a few tips. Vandalized home/car—standard homeowners and renters insurance policies have you covered for […]

As more natural disasters take place around the world — hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes — producing great losses and leaving behind broken homes and lives. Even worse is that if we’re not cautious, the events after the storm can be just as harmful as the natural disaster itself. A few areas to be extra careful: Shady […]

Moody’s Analytics estimates that Hurricane Florence caused property damage somewhere around $17 billion to $22 billion, but the estimate could turn out to be conservative as the Carolinas continue to face record rains and flooding. This places Florence among the 10 costliest hurricanes. Those affected by the natural disaster are advised to take the following […]

With more than 43 million renter-occupied units, the number of renters in the U.S. is near an all-time high, according to the Census Bureau. The Insurance Information Institute offers the bigger picture, showing that only 41 percent of the renters carry renter’s insurance, far from the 95 percent of homeowners who carry homeowners insurance policies. […]

Household formation has changed dramatically in the last decade—pressured by the high down payment costs and limited stock supply, residents are deterred from their homeownership dream and have no other option but to rent. But there are renters and renters, those who live a carefree life and those who struggle. Here are some steps to […]

The year 2018 is thought to be less dramatic than 2017, weather-wise. Colorado State University released its latest Atlantic seasonal hurricane activity and landfall strike probability forecast, which envisions that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will include an additional nine named storms, three hurricanes and one major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) by the end […]

It’s not long until school starts again and college students will move out of the nest and onto or close to campus. At this young age, they might not be aware of insurance needs, but parents should be prepared for anything, especially if your child will live off campus during their university years. If the […]

There are nearly 44 million renters in the U.S. and close to 60 percent of them don’t have the kind of protections offered by renters insurance. A big part of those who don’t have it don’t even know it exists, not to mention how much it costs, which is the price of just two movie […]

Renting might not come with as many responsibilities as owning a place, but too many people go wrong assuming that they can skip insurance simply because they’re leasing. It’s still baffling that while some 95 percent of homeowners carry homeowners insurance, about 59 percent of renters don’t. They do so without acknowledging the major risks […]