Paoli and Orleans, IN residents are not required to carry renters insurance by law, but it can be required by your landlord. A landlord will usually obtain property insurance on the structure, and many will also purchase landlord insurance that may help protect him or her from lawsuits that can occur. This insurance will not protect you or your personal property, however, and this is where renters insurance may come in.
What Does Renters Insurance Cover?
Renters insurance applies to your personal belongings that exist between the four walls of your rented dwelling. You can purchase indemnification that will extend to your valuables, and this will often include your electronics, your clothing, and other personal belongings. If you have items of particularly high value, it will be necessary to discuss those with your agent. This is because your policy will typically have limits of coverage that protect your items, and when this has been exceeded, you may need additional insurance.
You may need something called an endorsement, and this can be part of your renter’s insurance policy and can provide full protection for certain possessions. It is likely you’ll need to have your items appraised to inform your decision on how much insurance to purchase, and you’ll need to decide if you want to insure their replacement cost or their actual value. Replacement cost can provide you with monies to purchase, for example, a new TV, whereas actual value will only pay you what your TV was worth at the time it was damaged or destroyed.
Contact Busick Insurance Agency LLC
We at Busick Insurance Agency LLC are here to help you, and we welcome any questions you may have about renters insurance. We have experience serving those in the Paoli or Orleans, IN area, and we invite you to call us, reach out to us online, or stop by our office to discuss the insurance products that are right for you.