renters insurance

What is renters insurance and what does it cover?

Renters insurance for apartment and home renters is the equivalent of  what home insurance is for a home owner.

As you might already know, there are several forms of home insurance. Renters insurance is considered HO4 Contents Broad Form Insurance.

The major difference is that a homeowners policy covers structural damage, while renters tenant policy only covers the apartment dwellers contents.

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Will my homeowners policy cover my college students belongings?

It seems like just yesterday that your child started grade school and here they are now headed off to college university. You have always been there for your child. You have done your best to teach them the difference between right and wrong. You have taught them how to make good choices. You have also done your best to protect them from harm. Now its time to send them off into the world to find their way on the road to adulthood and success.

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Atlanta apartment security systems tips

If you are looking for a security system for your apartment or rented home, then listen closely. You already now the importance of having a monitored burglar alarm. Thieves will literally pass by your place to find an easier apartment to break into.

Plus, with a security system, you’re eligible for a discount on your renters insurance policy!

How do you choose a security system for your rented apartment or home?

The answer isn’t as simple as you would think. Renters actually find it difficult to find a security company that is willing to work with them. Perhaps you have found that already when you heard someone say, “We don’t do apartment renters.”

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Top Atlanta cleaning services give cleaning tips for Georgia apartment renters & home owners

If you are a Georgia apartment renter or home owner looking for an Atlanta cleaning service or maid, then this article is definitely for you!

You work hard. You play hard. You deserve help keeping your apartment neat & clean.

Here at InsuranceHub, we find that our clients that are apartment renters fall into two categories when it comes to cleaning their home:

  1. They want to find the right house cleaner or maid service to come in weekly or monthly.
  2. They want TIPS on how to keep their apartment cleaner.

Now not everyone loves to clean. (In fact many of us “DREAD” it!) However, all of us ENJOY having a clean home, don’t we?

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What is an insurance claim and how do I file one?

What is an insurance claim?

We discussed in a recent article that no one expects disasters, emergencies or catastrophes. However, if the time comes that your home or possessions are damaged, destroyed, or stolen, it’s comforting to know that your insurance company is ready to help you. Simply put, an insurance claim is when you submit paperwork to your insurance company to help reimburse you for losses after a disaster occurs.

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roof inspection

Roof inspections save you money

Did you know that roof inspections help you save on your homeowners insurance?

As we have discussed on insurancehub.com before, preventive maintenance is the key to protecting the investment of your house. Your roof can be compared to a helmet that protects your head. Just as a damaged helmet can make you susceptible to brain injuries, a damaged roof can make you susceptible to water damage, termites, and mold growth.

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Protect your home from lightning damage and fires

Is there anything you can do to prevent lightning storm fires?

Think back to when you were a kid. What did you do when you heard thunder and saw lightning fill up the sky? Hide under the covers? Run to your parent’s room? Today, as adults we know and respect the power and danger of a lightning storm.

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Preventive maintenance is the key to lower home insurance rates

Ignoring these preventive maintenance tips is the same as just sitting back & watching your homeowners insurance skyrocket! Just as you need to eat healthy, take supplements and exercise regularly to maintain your health, their are certain things we all need to do to maintain our homes. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ve bought to date. Depending where you live, it could be anywhere from a hundred thousand to over a million dollars. That is a heck of a lot of money.

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