Why You Need Renters Insurance in the Military
Video Transcript: Why you need renters insurance in the military
Video Duration: 1 minutes 46 seconds
You have valuable stuff: Elapsed time 0 minutes 0 seconds [00:00]
You have valuable stuff. Your uniforms and gear are expensive. You probably have other valuable property, too. But do you have an emergency fund set up to replace them if they're stolen or damaged?
Description of visual information: [You have valuable stuff. Are you prepared to replace them if they're stolen or damaged?] End of description
No matter where you are in the world, whether you live on base or post, in a dorm or apartment, or are renting a home, renters insurance allows you to repair or replace your stuff if it's covered.
Description of visual information: [Renters insurance has you covered. Base or Post, Dorm or Apartment, Rental Home. With replacement cost coverage, at our option, subject to policy limits and policy deductible, if you actually replace the property, we will pay you the lesser of our cost to restore, repair or replace the damaged property or the amount you actually spent to restore, repair or replace the property.] End of description.
Expect the unexpected: Elapsed time 0 minutes 25 seconds [00:25]
Things happen unexpectedly. What if a pipe bursts in your home? Renters insurance will allow you to replace your belongings and let you stay in a hotel while repairs are made.
Description of visual information: [Why You Need Renters Insurance in the Military] End of description.
Liability coverage can help: Elapsed time 0 minutes 36 seconds [00:36]
You may be liable for others and their stuff. If someone is hurt or something happens to their stuff at your home, you could be held responsible for the costs of their injuries and damage to their property. Having liability coverage on your renters policy can help protect you financially.
What can renters insurance cover: Elapsed time 0 minutes 52 seconds [00:52]
Renters insurance can cover more than you might think. Depending on your belongings and your living situation, consider a policy that covers the following:
- Theft, at home or away from home
- Flooding
- Fire
- Pets and liability
- Spoiled groceries due to power failure
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Military uniforms and gearSee noteSee notea
- Musical instruments
- And collectibles
Members can pay as little as $10 a month for $2,500 in personal property coverage and $100,000 in liability coverage.See note See noteb
Description of visual information: [It can fit in your budget. Members can pay as little as $10 a month for $2,500 in personal property coverage and $100,000 in liability coverage.NoteSee notebCountrywide average price for policyholders who have $2,500 personal property coverage, $100,000 liability coverage and $5,000 medical payments coverage as of January 2023. Rates vary by location and risk. Rates are subject to change.] End of description
Description of visual information: [ Note See noteaNo deductible will be applied for a covered loss to your military uniforms or military equipment while you are on active or reserve duty.] End of description.
You may want to have more property protection based on what you own or carry a higher deductible to make your premiums better fit your budget.
If you're serving in the military, you live with some uncertainty. With renters insurance, you know that if something were damaged or stolen, it could be replaced — no matter where you are.
Description of visual information: [With renters insurance, your stuff can be replaced if it's damaged or stolen – wherever you are.
Availability of renters insurance to residents of another country is limited to qualified members. Use of the term "member" or "membership" refers to membership in USAA Membership Services and does not convey any legal or ownership rights in USAA. Restrictions apply and are subject to change.
Renters insurance provided by United Services Automobile Association, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, USAA General Indemnity Company, Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company, based in San Antonio, Texas; USAA Limited (United Kingdom) and USAA S.A. (Europe), and is available only to persons eligible for property and casualty group membership. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Coverages subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. 290017] End of description.
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Where you're covered
When you have our renter's insurance, you're covered at home, during PCS and deployment, and everywhere in between. For example, we can help cover your belongings if you take some things with you when you deploy but put other stuff in storage.See noteSee note3
- In barracks or a military dorm
- On a moving truck
- On base or post
- In a storage unit
- In an apartment or house
- In a vehicle
- With family or friends
- While traveling with it
Other benefits for military renters
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Military uniforms and gear
Pay no deductible for claims covered by your policy.See noteSee note4 This includes uniforms, insignia, flight cases, headsets and personal body armor.
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Automatic war coverage
Your stuff is covered and you'll pay no deductible if it's damaged, destroyed or abandoned due to war outside the U.S.See noteSee note5
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Military-friendly payments
We can help you make your payments around your military pay schedule at no cost.See noteSee note6
Why choose USAA Renters Insurance?
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Your things are protected with replacement cost coverage.See noteSee note7
We'll decide if your things can be repaired or replaced at current value. For example, we'll either pay you to repair a damaged TV or buy a new one.
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We make it easy to file claims.
Manage your policy and claims from anywhere using the USAA Mobile App.See note8
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Replace renters insurance for homeowners insurance when you're ready.
We make it easy to change your policy when your needs change. We can help you get a customized homeowners policy and cancel your renters insurance when the time comes.
You may qualify for discounts as a military renter.
A renters policy could cost you as little as 33 cents a day. See noteSee note2 We offer multiple discounts to help make your premium more affordable.
- Up to 28% off if you live on base See noteSee note1
- Up to 10% off if you bundle renters and auto insuranceSee noteSee note9
- Up to 5% off if you have fire alarms or other protective devicesSee noteSee note10
- Up to 45% off if you attend and live at a U.S. service academySee noteSee note11
Get more protection for your electronics.See noteSee note12
A standard policy doesn't cover lost devices, or damage to electronics from drops and spills. But you can upgrade your renters policy to add extra protection for many of your devices. It costs as little as 14 cents a day.See noteSee note13
- Computers, laptops and tablets
- Smartphones and wearable tech
- Gaming consoles
- TVs and monitors
- Drones under 10 pounds
Military renters insurance FAQ
Insurance resources for military renters
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Why you need renters insurance, especially in the military
Renters insurance helps protect your belongings in more ways than you might think. Find out why you need renters insurance, especially in the military.
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Does renters insurance cover theft?
Discover how renters insurance covers theft. Find out what's covered, what's not and how best to protect your personal property.
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Why get computer and laptop insurance?
Discover the benefit of having electronics coverage if you accidently damage or lose your laptop, cell phone, tablet and other expensive devices.
Have questions about renters insurance?
We can help. To speak with a USAA representative, call 800-531-USAA (8722).
We can help. To speak with a USAA representative, call 800-531-USAA (8722).