HOUSEHOLD INSURANCE
Renter’s Insurance Protection of personal belongings; also provides liability coverage Liability: Bodily damage or property damage About $12.00/month
Peril: Something that might cause loss or damage Explosion Vandalism Theft Volcanic Eruptions Falling Objects Water Related Damage Explosion Vandalism Theft Volcanic Eruptions Falling Objects Water Related Damage
Qualifying Event: Situation or event that triggers your coverage Burglary Apartment Fire Burst Pipe
Replacement Cost on Contents Endorsement that insures for actual replacement cost
Total Loss Loss so large that no value is left in the property or posessions. The loss merits paying out the maximum amount on the policy.
Appraisal Evaluation to determine the insurable value of property or to determine the amount of loss
Depreciation Decrease in value of property due to age, wear and tear
Actual Cash Value Present property value replacement cost, minus depreciation
Home Inventory Record of personal posessions