By: Frank Lombard CPCU ARM

Frank Lombard CPCU ARM — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:35:44 +0000

Massachusetts does not require you to obtain "Renters" insurance as it does auto insurance but your landlord or just good judgment may suggest this coverage be considered. Renters or Tenant/homeowners coverage provides coverage in three principal areas; Damage to your personal property (clothing, furniture and/or household items), Additional expenses to live in temporary quarters should your apartment or building be damaged or destroyed by a fire, wind or other covered cause, Personal liability coverage should certain acts cause injury or damage to someone, possibly your neighbors or even the building you occupy. Anyone responsible for maintaining a household should at least consider securing this type of coverage. It beats digging into your savings after a storm or fire or waiting for the Red Cross to give you a shirt, a bed and a hot meal. The cost for a basic policy would be in the $150-200 per year range. It certainly would be considered as important as maintaining comprehensive and collision insurance on a used car. In fact, simply increasing your deductibles on your car insurance may reduce your premiums enough to permit you to secure a basic policy.

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By: Frank Lombard CPCU ARM