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How do you add an interested party to renters insurance?
I was living alone up until a few weeks ago. My girlfriend just moved in with me and my landlord said we both needed to be on my renters insurance policy. Once I add her, he wants to be listed as an interested party. What’s the easiest way to add an interested party to renters insurance?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Moving in with someone after living alone comes with a learning curve! That said, you can easily add your girlfriend as an additional insured and your landlord as an interested party to your renters insurance by calling your insurance provider.
Since you’ll need to add your girlfriend before adding your landlord, your insurance company will need some basic information, including her:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Claim history
- Social Security number
From there, your insurance will add her to the policy. Once added, you can also let your insurance company know you need to add your landlord as an interested party. They likely require your landlord’s name and address.
As an interested party, your landlord can inquire about the status of your renters insurance.
Beyond calling, you can also check if your insurance company allows you to add someone online. Some companies give you the capability to adjust your policy through your online account.
That said, when you add someone to an insurance policy, there is a potential for your rate to increase. While it doesn’t happen as often with
renters insurance
, if your girlfriend has a history of claim submittal or a lower credit score, your insurance may rerate your policy. If your rate increases or you simply want to explore other options for renters insurance, use the
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