Travelers Renters Insurance Review

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a Travelers renters insurance policy:

Travelers renters insurance covers the following events:

• Fire
• Lightning
• Windstorm
• Hail
• Explosion
• Smoke
• Vandalism
• Theft

Travelers offers renters insurance coverage in four main areas:

1. Personal Property Coverage

If one of the covered events above were to damage your belongings, your policy will pay to replace them. The base policy is an actual cash value (ACV) policy. This means that Travelers will take into account the depreciated value of your belongings when giving you money to replace them. However, you can purchase a replacement cash value (RCV) add-on that will pay for replacements as if the items were new.

The quote we received from Travelers included $25,000 for personal property coverage.

2. Loss of Use Coverage

If a covered event, like a fire, makes your home temporarily inhabitable, Travelers will pay for additional living expenses that exceed the normal amount you pay per month. This means the cost of a hotel room will be covered along with any extra food costs.

The Travelers quote we received included $9,000 for loss of use coverage.

3. Liability Coverage

This part of your policy covers the cost of medical bills or repairs or replacements when you’re held liable for injuring someone or damaging their belongings. The policy may also cover legal fees if you’re sued.

The quote we received from Travelers included $100,000 for liability coverage.

4. Coverage for Medical Payments to Others

If you have a guest over and they are injured in your home, this policy will pay for their medical bills.

The Travelers quote we received included $1,000 per person for medical payments to others.

Here are the coverage amounts allowed for each of the four areas based on Arizona residency:

In addition to the personal property replacement add-on, Travelers provides the following optional coverage items:

• Additional coverage package
• Personal property replacement
• Equipment breakdown
• Decreasing deductible
• Identity fraud expense

 

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The cost of Travelers renters insurance is about $17 per month, according to the company’s website. To get an idea of how much an actual policy would cost, Quartz Advisor Reviews Team requested a quote for a one-bedroom apartment in Tucson, Arizona:

This quote is a little higher than the monthly cost Travelers advertises, but that could be explained by the personal property replacement add-on that we included.

To customize your own quote, be sure to have the following information on hand:

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Safety features
• Number of people in the unit
• Number of pets

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Here are the customer service numbers and hours by department:

Quotes—

• Number: 866-973-6902
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am–11 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am–6:30 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am–6 pm

Billing and General Customer Service—

Claims—

• Number: 800-252-4633
• Hours: 24/7 for filing a claim; Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm for checking the status of a claim

Travelers also provides a self-service option through the online portal and mobile app, where you can manage your policy and file a claim without talking to a customer service representative.

 

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Travelers has some of the most customizable coverage in the renters insurance industry. The company has limited personal property options, but it has double the number of deductible, medical payment, and loss of use options than other big renters insurance companies, like Geico. You can even add on additional coverages, which allows for further customization.

Before buying a Travelers renters insurance policy, get a quote from the company and at least two others so that you can decide which will best protect your rental and belongings.

If you’re not sure whether Travelers is right for you, compare it to other top-rated renters insurance companies below.