Why Renters Insurance Is a Necessity

Renters insurance

When you rent a place to live, it is necessary to understand that the property insurance that your property owner has, does not cover your personal assets and belongings – This is where renters insurance steps in. Therefore, it is always advisable that you take out renters insurance before moving in. As a tenant, you may find this type of insurance necessary when you are going to share spaces with other tenants, the place is a temporary housing facility, has shared bathrooms or kitchens with the owner’s family, or the…

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner announces lower rates for rental properties

North Carolina property owners got some good news this past week as Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced that rates on some properties would drop by an average of 7.3%. The Commissioner also rejected a rate increase proposal from the North Carolina Rate Bureau, which would have raised rates on dwelling extended coverage by 36%. The lower rates will take effect on January 12, 2012, and will affect some 400,000 policies throughout the state. The lower rates will not apply to a homeowner’s primary residence, however, as the rates are meant…

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Ohio landlords to benefit from savings in the new Foremost Insurance platinum package

Foremost Insurance Group has announced that landlords in Ohio that purchase their new Platinum Package will be able to benefit from customized discounts. The Insurer has enhanced its Ohio Dwelling Fire program so that its customers can take advantage of an opportunity to build their own package or choose the Landlord Platinum Package that has been pre-assembled for them. The Platinum Package is, according to Foremost, offering a discount to landlords in that state. The zone executive director for the insurer, Andy Thomas, said that they are excited about the…

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Helpful winter savings tips that landlords can use to protect their investments

Landlords who are renting out properties can follow a number of tips to more effectively save their money by protecting their investments and themselves throughout the winter months. This is especially applicable to those owning buildings or homes in the state where there are high real estate prices. Harsh winters can lead to a number of increased risks through increases in fire hazards and complications with snow removal efforts. Many landlords in the state are forced to lean on their property insurance for financial protection against accidents that can be…

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Property maintenance neglect by landlords revealed in insurance claims

Simply Business, the biggest business and landlord insurance broker in the United Kingdom, has released data that showed that landlords’ tightening budgets are starting to affect their ability to maintain their properties, and that the number of insurance claims made for avoidable issues such as burst pipes, leaks, damage do to frost, and problems relating to wear and tear have risen by 5 percent since 2008. This information was drawn from the claims made by more than 3,500 private landlords and indicated that the largest cause of claims is water…

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