Renter’s Insurance Myths—Busted!

Why Every Minnesota Renter Needs to Reconsider Protection Today

📦 Picture this: You just moved to your new home away from home… college!
You’ve got your flat-screen TV, laptop, favorite pair of Rock Revivals, and a closet full of clothes you love. But in one unexpected moment—a break-in, a kitchen fire, or a burst pipe—it could all be gone.

Yet shockingly, over one-third of college student renters still go uninsured.

At North Central Insurance, we’re here to change that—and protect what matters most to you.

🛑 Myth #1: “Renters Insurance is too expensive.”
✅ Truth: Renter’s insurance typically costs less than a dollar a day. And when you bundle it with your auto insurance, the savings can add up fast! Bundle & Save on Renters + Auto »

🛑 Myth #2: “My landlord’s insurance covers me.”
✅ Truth: Your landlord’s policy covers the building—not your personal belongings. If a fire or water leak damages your laptop, furniture, or wardrobe, it’s your loss—unless you’re insured.

Don’t let college moving day become regret day.

🚫 Other Common Excuses (And Why They Don’t Hold Up)

“My roommate has insurance—I’m good.”
👉 Unless your name is on the policy, you’re not covered. And even shared coverage could mean shared deductibles, payout limits, and confusion when disaster strikes.

“I don’t own anything valuable.”
👉 Think again. Electronics, clothes, kitchen gear, tools, jewelry—it all adds up fast. Most people own $20,000–$30,000 worth of belongings without even realizing it.

“It won’t happen to me.”
👉 Fires, theft, and accidents don’t wait for you to feel ready. In 2024, burglary alone cost Americans billions in losses. And that doesn’t even include natural disasters or personal liability costs.

✅ What Renter’s Insurance Actually Covers:

• 🔥 Fire, lightning, smoke, vandalism
• 🌪️ Wind, hail, falling objects
• 🚰 Water damage from plumbing
• 💼 Theft or burglary
• ⚡ Electrical surge damage
• 🧾 Personal liability & medical coverage

📉 Average burglary loss = $2,185
💡 Renter’s insurance? = ~$15/month

🔐 Liability Coverage: It’s More Than Just “Stuff”

Renter’s insurance also protects you if:

• A guest slips and falls in your apartment/house
• Your dog bites a visitor
• You accidentally damage a neighbor’s property

Don’t wait until a hospital bill or lawsuit reminds you why this coverage matters.

🛡️ Peace of Mind, Priced Right.

At North Central Insurance, we work with top carriers like Integrity Insurance to find the most affordable and complete renters coverage available. Plus, our local agents are here in Elk River and surrounding Minnesota cities to help you choose the right protection—without the hassle.

📍 Serving Elk River, Big Lake, Monticello, Zimmerman, and beyond.

👉 Ready to Protect What’s Yours?

🔹 Request a Free Renters Insurance Quote »
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🧠 Don’t Be Caught Off Guard. Be Insured.

Whether you’re renting a studio apartment, a downtown loft, or a cozy home in the suburbs, your things—and your future—deserve protection.

➡️ Click here to get started with a free consultation today!
📞 Or call us at 763-241-7900 to speak directly with a trusted agent.

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• Icons for fire, theft, water, liability, savings (simple and bold)
• Image of an apartment with scattered belongings post-burglary
• Side-by-side chart: Cost of Loss vs. Cost of Coverage
• Visual testimonial from a Minnesota renter with a quote