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How To Buy Renters Insurance

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Armando79 and more videos in the Home Insurance category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com It isn't only homeowners who need to protect their belongings from fire, theft, or other damage. Renters can, and should, get insurance as well. To complete this How-To you will need: A rented apartment or house Belongings you want to protect Step 1: Evaluate your belongings Estimate the value of your belongings. This will help determine the level of insurance to purchase. Step 2: Itemize everything if possible If possible, itemize everything, noting value and purchase date. This will make filing a claim much easier. Step 3: Cash or replacement value There are two types of insurance coverage available, cash or replacement value. Cash coverage takes into account the age of your belongings, while replacement value covers the actual cost of replacing items. Tip: When selecting coverage, consider an item's value to you, as well as the ease of replacing it. Step 4: Look at specific policies Your car or health insurance may also offer renters insurance, but be sure to shop around. Your current company may offer discounts, but they aren't the only game in town. Step 5: Consider any extra floaters you may need Consider buying a floater ...