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\nHome Insurance\n<\/h2>

\nAlthough not mandated by law, insuring your home will ensure that you are covering what is possibly the biggest investment of your life. Having a comprehensive home insurance plan will cover your dwelling, additional buildings and your personal property. It can also provide coverage for you if you are not able to stay in your home due to an insured peril, as well as providing liability coverage and voluntary medical and property damage coverage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nCondominium Insurance\n<\/h2>

\nSimilar to home insurance, condominium insurance covers the interior of your unit, including any upgrades and improvements. However, unlike home insurance, it does not cover the building structure itself.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nRental Insurance\n<\/h2>

\nIf you own a property that you don\u2019t reside in and rent to others, you will want to be covered by this type of insurance. This coverage is very similar to home insurance however you are able to add on extensions to cover rental income and damage from tenants.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nTenant Insurance\n<\/h2>

\nIf your belongings are ever damaged or stolen or you\u2019re facing a lawsuit or additional living expenses due to an act of god, Tenant Insurance may save you from an enormous financial burden.

Most people are familiar with home insurance. Less familiar is Tenant Insurance (also known as Renters Insurance), which protects you if you\u2019re renting a residence. Tenant Insurance may be a requirement for some landlord-tenant lease agreements, but even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s a good idea to have.

Although landlords likely have insurance of their own, your landlord\u2019s insurance typically only covers the building. This leaves your contents within the building unprotected. Further, if you were found liable for damages to the building, your landlord\u2019s insurance company may come after you for the costs. Renters Insurance can aid you in both of these situations. Further, it can cover certain expenses that arise from an emergency.

Renters may think that they don\u2019t own enough belongings for this type of insurance to be worth its cost. However, a good idea is to take inventory of your belongings and how much it would cost to replace everything. You may be surprised. Insureds can also choose how much personal property coverage they need as part of their policy. So if you have limited valuable belongings, you can opt for a lower amount of coverage but maintain the other benefits of Renters Insurance.

Tenant Insurance can cover additional living expenses as a result of unfortunate situations. It can pay for hotel and reasonable additional food costs when you\u2019re forced to leave your home.\n<\/p>

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\nFrequently Asked Questions\n<\/h2>

\nIf you are still interested in learning more about Home & Property Insurance, click below to read our answers to frequently asked questions.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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