For apartment owners and property managers
A renters insurance program for apartments, plus landlord coverage for owners
If your lease requires renters insurance, someone has to help residents find a policy and someone has to collect proof. Kaufman Insurance Group gives your residents a licensed agent who compares renters insurance from multiple companies, and helps you, the owner, with landlord and property coverage for the building.
- Renters insurance quotes for residents, compared across companies
- Your property listed as an interested party when the company allows it
- Landlord and commercial property options for the building itself
Personal & Commercial · Quick Quotes – Good Rates · Great Companies
As an independent agency, we compare renters and landlord insurance from the companies we work with, so your customers are not limited to one company’s price or rules. Which companies can quote a customer depends on what they want to insure, where they live, and each company’s own rules.
These logos show some of the insurance companies Kaufman Insurance Group may be able to quote as an independent agency. Showing a logo does not mean the company endorses us. Which companies can offer you coverage depends on the type of insurance, where you live, and each company’s own rules.
What your customers need
What your residents and your building need
Many apartment communities require renters insurance in the lease, and the reason is simple. The owner’s building policy covers the building, not the resident’s belongings and not the resident’s personal liability. If a resident leaves a pan on the stove and causes a fire, the liability coverage on their renters policy may help pay for damage to the building and neighboring units, depending on the policy.
Most properties that require renters insurance also ask to be listed on the resident’s policy as an interested party. An interested party is not covered by the policy, but the insurance company notifies them if the policy is canceled, so your office knows when coverage lapses. Residents often do not know how to ask for this, which leaves your team chasing documents at move-in and renewal.
Owners have their own coverage to think about. A smaller rental is often insured with a landlord policy, sometimes called a dwelling fire policy, which covers the building, lost rent after a covered loss, and the owner’s liability. Larger apartment buildings usually need commercial property and liability coverage. The right choice depends on the number of units, the building, and how it is managed.
Residents signing a new lease
They need a renters policy and proof, often before they get the keys.
Residents renewing
Policies lapse. An easy place to get a new quote helps residents stay covered.
Owners of smaller rentals
Landlord policies cover the building, lost rent after a covered loss, and the owner’s liability.
Owners of larger buildings
Commercial property and liability coverage, plus umbrella options, based on the building and its use.
Residents are always free to buy renters insurance from any agent or company. We simply give them an easy option to consider.
How we help your customers
How Kaufman helps your residents and your property
Residents get a licensed agent who explains renters insurance in plain language. Owners get an agent who can look at the building’s own coverage.
Quick renters quotes
We work to quote residents quickly so move-in is not held up. Timing depends on the resident and each company’s process.
Multiple companies compared
We compare renters insurance from the companies we work with, and residents can often pair it with their auto policy.
Proof of insurance handled
After a resident buys a policy, we can send proof of coverage to your office and add your property as an interested party when the company allows it.
Coverage for the owner
We compare landlord, commercial property, and umbrella options for the building, based on its size and use.
What you get as a partner
What owners and property managers get
Your leasing team manages residents. We handle the insurance questions and help keep your files current.
An easy answer for residents
Your leasing team can give every new resident one number or link for renters insurance.
Less time chasing proof
When residents have an agent to call, fewer move-ins wait on a missing renters policy.
A direct contact
Your property manager gets a direct way to reach our team about a resident or the building’s own coverage.
Co-branded materials and a personal referral page
Kaufman provides co-branded materials to partners. We can also create a personal referral page through ReferralCarrot with your business name, address, and a short message for your customers. The page has a custom link you can share on your website, in emails, or in printed materials.
Want a simple renters insurance option for your residents? Book a 15-minute call.
How referrals work
How it works for your property
Three steps that fit into your normal move-in process.
Fill out the referral form
Fill out our referral form for your resident, or send them to your personal referral page to fill it out. Either way, the referral is tracked back to you.
We get your resident quoted
Once the form is in, we contact your resident and compare options. You or your resident can also call or text us anytime at (330) 486-8404.
We send proof of insurance
Once your resident chooses a policy, we send proof of insurance as quickly as we can.
Please share a customer’s name and contact details only after they agree to hear from us. Unless you hold an insurance license, leave questions about coverage, limits, and price to our licensed agents.
We follow state and federal rules on insurance referrals. You can read more on our partner program page.
Common questions
Questions from apartment owners and property managers
Can we require residents to buy renters insurance from Kaufman?
No, and we would not want you to. Residents should be free to buy renters insurance from any agent or company. We are one easy option you can share.
What is an interested party?
An interested party is a person or company the insurance company notifies if a policy is canceled or changed. It does not give the interested party any coverage. Many leases ask residents to list the property this way.
What is the difference between an additional insured and an interested party?
An additional insured gets certain protection under the policy. An interested party only gets notice if the policy is canceled or changed. Most renters requirements ask for interested party status. Whether a renters policy can add either depends on the company.
What does renters insurance cover?
Usually the resident’s belongings, their personal liability, and extra living costs if a covered loss makes the unit unlivable. Details depend on the company and the options chosen.
Can you insure my apartment building?
Often, yes. Smaller rentals often fit a landlord policy, and larger buildings may need commercial property and liability coverage. Availability depends on the building, its location, and each company’s rules.
Will my staff need to explain insurance to customers?
No. Your team only needs to fill out the referral form or point the customer to your personal referral page. Unless someone on your staff holds an insurance license, questions about coverage, limits, and price should come to our licensed agents.
Coverage your customers can ask about
Coverage for residents and owners
Renters insurance
Coverage for residents’ belongings and personal liability.
Explore renters insuranceLandlord insurance
Coverage for rental homes and smaller rental properties.
Explore landlord insuranceCommercial property insurance
Coverage for larger buildings, equipment, and lost income.
Explore commercial property insurancePersonal umbrella insurance
Extra liability protection for owners with multiple properties.
Explore umbrella insuranceFlood insurance
Separate flood coverage for buildings and belongings.
Explore flood insuranceAll partner programs
See every type of business we work with, how referrals work, and how we follow the rules on referrals.
Back to the partner programMake renters insurance the easy part of move-in
Book a 15-minute call to set up a simple renters insurance option for your residents, or call the office about coverage for your building.
Prefer to talk? Call (330) 486-8404 or send us a message.
