Key Takeaways
- In 2022, only 37% of renters in the United States had renters insurance, leaving over 20 million renters uninsured.
- Approximately 34% of American renters carried renters insurance in 2021 according to a recent survey.
- In urban areas, renters insurance adoption stands at 41%, higher than the national average of 37%.
- In 2022, renters insurance claims totaled $2.5 billion in payouts.
- Theft claims account for 35% of all renters insurance claims.
- Average theft claim payout is $1,200 per incident.
- Urban renters file claims 2x more than rural.
- 55% of insured renters are millennials (25-40).
- Women renters are 8% more likely to purchase insurance.
- Renters insurance market size reached $15.4 billion in direct premiums in 2022.
- Projected CAGR of 4.2% for renters insurance market through 2028.
- Top 5 insurers hold 55% market share in 2023.
- The average annual premium for renters insurance in the US is $188.
- In Miami, FL, average renters insurance costs $224 per year.
- New York City renters pay an average of $179 annually for coverage.
Only 37% of US renters have renters insurance, yet claims and risks show it can matter.
Adoption and Coverage Rates
Adoption and Coverage Rates Interpretation
Claims Statistics
Claims Statistics Interpretation
Demographics
Demographics Interpretation
Market Trends
Market Trends Interpretation
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