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Renters Insurance

  • Updates to Renters Insurance

    Available in all accounts, we've added some new features to ensure your residents can purchase Renters Insurance before they even move in!  Renters Insurance Dashboard A quick breakdown view of wh...

    By Buildium Support July 18, 2022 14:49

  • Add additional tenants to an existing renters insurance policy

    Additional residents can now be added to an existing Renters Insurance policy after it has already been purchased. This can be done within Buildium when adding a new lease or from the lease summary...

    By Buildium Support January 14, 2021 21:24

  • Optional pet damage and bed bug coverage

    Over the next few weeks we will be introducing additional optional coverages for Renters Insurance, powered by MSI. The new optional endorsements will give residents a chance to get coverage for pe...

    By Buildium Support August 10, 2020 19:14

  • Water backup coverage now included in Renters Insurance powered by MSI

    We are continuing to build on our renters insurance offering powered by MSI to bring you and your residents even better protection.  Water backup coverage is one of the most requested additional co...

    By Buildium Support May 11, 2020 14:48

  • How do tenants add additional insured

    Residents can choose to add additional insured people to their renters insurance policy during the checkout flow in the Resident Center. Tenants may want to add a spouse or roommate to their policy...

    By Buildium Support May 11, 2020 13:57

  • New Monthly setting for resident reminders

    We’ve updated the settings for renters insurance resident reminders to give you more flexibility to choose how often your residents get reminders for renters insurance.  The new setting will allow ...

    By Buildium Support January 20, 2020 16:28

  • Water back up coverage for Maryland Residents

    As of 12/1, residents in Maryland now have the option to include water backup coverage when purchasing a policy through Renters Insurance powered by MSI.* *This will only be available if you have r...

    By Buildium Support December 02, 2019 14:52

  • Record renters insurance information on the add lease page

    Record renters insurance information during the leasing process: If you have insurance information on hand for a tenant when you are creating the lease in Buildium, you can record this information ...

    By Buildium Support October 18, 2019 19:07

  • How to turn daily summary emails for renters insurance on or off

    To make it easier for you to keep track of changes regarding renters insurance policies, we are introducing daily summary emails for renters insurance. All recent policy updates in the system will...

    By Buildium Support October 18, 2019 17:30

  • Resident reminders for Renters Insurance

    Resident reminders - Your automated solution for renters insurance.  This suite of features makes it easier to implement a renters insurance program or requirement for your residents by solving the...

    By Buildium Support October 07, 2019 13:55

  • Renters insurance lease addendum

    We have provided a sample lease addendum to include a requirement for renters insurance with your lease agreement. By having your tenants sign a renters insurance lease addendum*, they will be cont...

    By Buildium Support August 02, 2019 17:39

  • Renters Insurance FAQ

    Do I have to use MSI for renters insurance?  No, you can have your residents sign up with any insurance provider you choose. You will be able to easily record that information on the lease summary...

    By Buildium Support August 02, 2019 12:57

  • Get tenants signed up for renters insurance

    To start getting your residents signed up for policies through Renters Insurance, powered by MSI, all you have to do is make sure your residents have access to your resident site. Residents will be...

    By Buildium Support August 02, 2019 12:50

  • Announcement: Renters Insurance, powered by MSI

    On August 20th, Renters Insurance, powered by MSI, will be available for residents to purchase directly within the resident site. Protect your properties, and your residents, with a policy trusted ...

    By Buildium Support August 02, 2019 12:48

  • How to get started with Renters Insurance, powered by MSI

    To get started with Renters Insurance, powered by MSI, all you have to do is make sure your residents have access to your resident site. The new renters insurance will be available for residents to...

    By Buildium Support August 02, 2019 12:45

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