1. 21750 POINTS
    Jim Winkler
    CEO/Owner, Winkler Financial Group, Houston, Texas
    Great question! Renters insurance is worth it the minute you have to file a claim. In the event that your apartment is damaged by fire, or some natural disaster, the claim helps pay for the cost of  the things that you had. It will also cover the things that are stolen from your apartment. When you are standing there wondering where you will come up with the money to replace everything that you once had, and where you are going to stay, then you will appreciate the value of the insurance. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact me, I'm happy to help. Thanks for asking!
    Answered on April 25, 2014
  2. 37376 POINTS
    David G. Pipes, CLU®, RICP®
    Business Development Officer, T.D. McNeil Insurance Services, Fresno, California
    The value of any insurance policy is demonstrated when it pays your claim.  The cost of an insurance policy is generally a fair distribution of the risk.  Companies must demonstrate to the state insurance commissioner that they are accepting premiums, holding reserves and paying claims in a way that provides good value and provides for the financial stability of the company.
    Answered on April 25, 2014
  3. 102 POINTS
    David Hurd
    Owner / Agent, David Hurd, Farmers Insurance - Mansfield, Mansfield, Texas
    When paired with an auto policy it extends coverage to possessions not normally in the car. I had clients in the past that did not have a renter's policy and their car was broken into. Their laptop for work and other items were stolen. A renters' policy would have paid for those items. The auto policy did not cover the claim.
    Answered on September 20, 2016
  4. 1185 POINTS
    Scott W Johnson
    Manager, Marindependent Insurance Services LLC, California
    Given the relative low cost of Renters Insurance - it is usually worth it.

    Typically Renters Insurance will cover
    - Loss of Use
    - Personal Property Coverage
    - Personal Liability

    And the personal liability is really needed for everyone now a day. If you do not have a renters insurance policy and your rent, how are you covered from a liability claim?
    Answered on September 20, 2016
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