Renters Insurance 

Protect what’s important to you, at home and beyond.

As a renter, one of the most important things you should know is that your landlord’s insurance policy covers damage and losses to the building you live in — but it typically doesn’t cover your personal belongings. It also doesn’t pay legal fees or settlements if you’re sued by someone for injury or property damage. This is where renters insurance can help.

What does renters insurance cover?

Typically, a renters insurance policy can provide coverage for:

Your personal property, if your belongings are damaged or stolen. The same kinds of unexpected events — storms, theft, fire — covered by homeowners insurance are generally covered by renters insurance, too. The coverage could apply even if your things are not in your home when they’re damaged or stolen. 

Your liability. If someone outside your household is hurt (think: a guest trips on a rug) or their property is damaged and you are sued, liability coverage can help pay legal fees and settlements, up to the limit you choose, if you are found at fault.

Additional living expenses helps you pay for your rent, food and other additional costs if you have to live elsewhere while your space is repaired.