Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that DTN's rental insurance addendum mentions that renters who do not have renters insurance can purchase "personal contents insurance for a small ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

In most states, insurers use credit-based insurance scores, which are similar but not identical to traditional credit scores, to help set renters insurance rates. Those with poor credit tend to pay ...

If you rent, renters insurance can cover your belongings from damage, loss or theft and protect you if a visitor gets hurt in your apartment or if you damage their property. A growing number of ...

Renters insurance: You hope you’ll never need to use it, but you’ll be happy that you have it if you do. Your landlord’s homeowners insurance will cover structural damage to your rental, but it won’t ...

Whether your renters insurance policy uses replacement cost or actual cash value (ACV) coverage affects your premiums. If your belongings are stolen or damaged, ACV coverage takes into account ...