Renters insurance for your belongings and everyday life

Your landlord's insurance usually protects the building, not everything you own inside it. Allen Insurance Group helps renters review coverage options for personal belongings, liability, and additional living expenses after a covered loss.

Renters

Protection for what matters

Your landlord's insurance usually protects the building, not everything you own inside it. Allen Insurance Group helps renters review coverage options for personal belongings, liability, and additional living expenses after a covered loss.

Protection

Why renters insurance matters

Renters insurance can be an affordable way to protect personal belongings and provide liability protection. It may help with losses involving theft, fire, certain water damage, visitor injuries, and temporary living costs after a covered event.

Belongings

Furniture and Belongings

Sofas, beds, tables, and other furniture you own are typically covered against theft, fire, and certain other losses.

Electronics

Clothing and electronics

Laptops, phones, televisions, and clothing are usually included in your personal property coverage.

Liability

Personal liability

If someone is injured in your rental and you're found responsible, liability coverage may help cover medical bills and legal costs.

Renters

Who should consider renters insurance

Renters insurance is designed for anyone renting a home or apartment. Here are common situations where coverage makes sense.

Apartments

Apartment Renters

Living in an apartment? Your landlord's insurance covers the building, not your belongings or liability.

House Renters

People renting a house

Young Professionals

Starting your career and renting? Renters insurance covers your furniture, electronics, and protects you from liability claims.

Decisions

Coverage conversations to consider

Choosing renters insurance involves a few key decisions. An Allen advisor can walk you through each one and help you find options that fit your needs and budget.

Personal property limits

This is the maximum amount your policy will pay for covered belongings. You'll want to estimate what your furniture, electronics, and clothing are worth.

Liability limits

This covers medical bills and legal costs if someone is injured at your rental. Common limits range from $100,000 to $300,000. Your lease or landlord may have a minimum requirement.

Process

How Allen helps

We work with you step by step to find renters insurance that fits your life.

Step one

Learn

Learn about where you live and what you want protected.

Step two

Explore

Review belongings, liability needs, lease requirements, and budget.

Step three

Compare

Help compare available options from carriers we work with.

Questions

We answer the most common questions renters ask about coverage and protection.

What does renters insurance usually cover?

Renters insurance typically covers personal belongings like furniture, electronics, and clothing. It also provides liability protection if someone is injured in your rental, and may help cover temporary living expenses if your rental becomes uninhabitable after a covered loss.

Does my landlord's insurance cover my belongings?

No. Your landlord's insurance protects the building structure and their liability. It does not cover your personal belongings, clothing, electronics, or furniture. That's where renters insurance comes in.

Is renters insurance required?

Requirements vary by lease and location. Some landlords require renters insurance as a condition of the lease. Even if it's not required, it can be an affordable way to protect what you own and your personal liability.

Can roommates share one policy?

Typically, each person on a lease should have their own renters insurance policy. This ensures each roommate's belongings and liability are properly covered. Our advisors can help you understand what works best for your situation.

Does renters insurance cover theft?

Yes, renters insurance typically covers theft of your personal belongings. Coverage details depend on the specific policy and circumstances. Talk with an Allen advisor about what's included in your coverage.

Does renters insurance include liability protection?

Yes. Renters insurance typically includes personal liability coverage, which may help if someone is injured in your rental and you're found responsible. It can also cover damage you accidentally cause to the rental property.

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