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Homeowners Insurance
Trusted by Houston families since 2003 - 15 local offices, real agents, no 1-800 numbers.
Houston homeowners face risks that most standard policies were not written with in mind. The city sits in one of the most storm-active regions in the country, averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and has experienced some of the most devastating flood events in U.S. history. Choosing the wrong homeowner’s policy - or missing a critical coverage gap - can leave you paying out of pocket after exactly the kind of event insurance is supposed to protect you from.
AZ Insurance Agency Agency has helped Houston homeowners find the right coverage since 2003. With 15 local offices, bilingual agents, and real local expertise, we make sure you understand what your policy covers before something goes wrong - not after.
Homeowners Insurance
Trusted by Houston families since 2003 - 15 local offices, real agents, no 1-800 numbers.
Houston homeowners face risks that most standard policies were not written with in mind. The city sits in one of the most storm-active regions in the country, averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and has experienced some of the most devastating flood events in U.S. history. Choosing the wrong homeowner’s policy - or missing a critical coverage gap - can leave you paying out of pocket after exactly the kind of event insurance is supposed to protect you from.
AZ Insurance Agency Agency has helped Houston homeowners find the right coverage since 2003. With 15 local offices, bilingual agents, and real local expertise, we make sure you understand what your policy covers before something goes wrong - not after.
Homeowners Insurance
Trusted by Houston families since 2003 - 15 local offices, real agents, no 1-800 numbers.
Houston homeowners face risks that most standard policies were not written with in mind. The city sits in one of the most storm-active regions in the country, averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and has experienced some of the most devastating flood events in U.S. history. Choosing the wrong homeowner’s policy - or missing a critical coverage gap - can leave you paying out of pocket after exactly the kind of event insurance is supposed to protect you from.
AZ Insurance Agency Agency has helped Houston homeowners find the right coverage since 2003. With 15 local offices, bilingual agents, and real local expertise, we make sure you understand what your policy covers before something goes wrong - not after.
Homeowners Insurance
Trusted by Houston families since 2003 - 15 local offices, real agents, no 1-800 numbers.
Houston homeowners face risks that most standard policies were not written with in mind. The city sits in one of the most storm-active regions in the country, averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and has experienced some of the most devastating flood events in U.S. history. Choosing the wrong homeowner’s policy - or missing a critical coverage gap - can leave you paying out of pocket after exactly the kind of event insurance is supposed to protect you from.
AZ Insurance Agency Agency has helped Houston homeowners find the right coverage since 2003. With 15 local offices, bilingual agents, and real local expertise, we make sure you understand what your policy covers before something goes wrong - not after.
Homeowners Insurance
Trusted by Houston families since 2003 - 15 local offices, real agents, no 1-800 numbers.
Houston homeowners face risks that most standard policies were not written with in mind. The city sits in one of the most storm-active regions in the country, averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and has experienced some of the most devastating flood events in U.S. history. Choosing the wrong homeowner’s policy - or missing a critical coverage gap - can leave you paying out of pocket after exactly the kind of event insurance is supposed to protect you from.
AZ Insurance Agency Agency has helped Houston homeowners find the right coverage since 2003. With 15 local offices, bilingual agents, and real local expertise, we make sure you understand what your policy covers before something goes wrong - not after.
Homeowners Insurance Quote Forms
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Looking for coverage? Click any of the following links to submit a quote for quick, accurate and affordable rates.
Looking for coverage? Click any of the following links to submit a quote for quick, accurate and affordable rates.
Homeowners Quote Form
AZ Insurance offers homeowners coverage to protect your home, belongings, and liability with affordable, personalized plans.
Homeowners Quote Form
AZ Insurance offers homeowners coverage to protect your home, belongings, and liability with affordable, personalized plans.
Homeowners Quote Form
AZ Insurance offers homeowners coverage to protect your home, belongings, and liability with affordable, personalized plans.
Homeowners Quote Form
AZ Insurance offers homeowners coverage to protect your home, belongings, and liability with affordable, personalized plans.
Renters Insurance Quote
AZ Insurance renters coverage protects your belongings and liability—what your landlord’s policy doesn’t cover.
Renters Insurance Quote
AZ Insurance renters coverage protects your belongings and liability—what your landlord’s policy doesn’t cover.
Renters Insurance Quote
AZ Insurance renters coverage protects your belongings and liability—what your landlord’s policy doesn’t cover.
Renters Insurance Quote
AZ Insurance renters coverage protects your belongings and liability—what your landlord’s policy doesn’t cover.
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
Homeowners & Renters
Insurance in Houston, Texas
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
AZ Insurance Agency is Houston's trusted source for personalized homeowners and renters' insurance in Houston, Texas. We simplify the process of getting coverage by offering local, one-on-one support instead of sending you through a large, impersonal system. Our goal is straightforward: help you get the right protection at a fair price - with guidance you can understand.
Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, you need to insure your property and assets appropriately. We offer both homeowners and renters insurance policies that are adaptable to any policyholder's needs, and we'll work with you to ensure you always pay an optimized price for your coverage. Our team works closely with you to make sure you're properly covered - without paying for things you don’t need.
We understand that choosing insurance can feel overwhelming. That’s why our experienced agents take the time to walk you through your options and recommend coverage that makes sense for your situation. Whether you need full homeowners' coverage or renters' insurance for your apartment, we’re here to help you make a confident decision - especially in a city like Houston where storm season and flooding can impact your coverage needs, and where it’s important to ask your agent about separate flood coverage - standard policies don't include it, and Houston's history makes it worth considering.
Ask your agent about separate flood coverage - standard policies don't include it, and Houston's history makes it worth considering.
For over 20 years, we’ve served tens of thousands of Houston residents - not through a call center, but through real people at 15 local offices across the city.
AZ Insurance Agency is Houston's trusted source for personalized homeowners and renters' insurance in Houston, Texas. We simplify the process of getting coverage by offering local, one-on-one support instead of sending you through a large, impersonal system. Our goal is straightforward: help you get the right protection at a fair price - with guidance you can understand.
Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, you need to insure your property and assets appropriately. We offer both homeowners and renters insurance policies that are adaptable to any policyholder's needs, and we'll work with you to ensure you always pay an optimized price for your coverage. Our team works closely with you to make sure you're properly covered - without paying for things you don’t need.
We understand that choosing insurance can feel overwhelming. That’s why our experienced agents take the time to walk you through your options and recommend coverage that makes sense for your situation. Whether you need full homeowners' coverage or renters' insurance for your apartment, we’re here to help you make a confident decision - especially in a city like Houston where storm season and flooding can impact your coverage needs, and where it’s important to ask your agent about separate flood coverage - standard policies don't include it, and Houston's history makes it worth considering.
Ask your agent about separate flood coverage - standard policies don't include it, and Houston's history makes it worth considering.
For over 20 years, we’ve served tens of thousands of Houston residents - not through a call center, but through real people at 15 local offices across the city.
What Homeowners Insurance Covers in Texas
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
Homeowners & Renters
Insurance in Houston, Texas
What Homeowners Insurance Covers in Texas
Homeowners & Renters Insurance in Houston, Texas
A standard Texas homeowner’s policy (HO-3) provides coverage across several key areas. Here is what is typically included - and what is not:
A standard Texas homeowner’s policy (HO-3) provides coverage across several key areas. Here is what is typically included - and what is not:
Dwelling Coverage
Dwelling Coverage
Dwelling Coverage
Dwelling Coverage
Pays to repair or rebuild the structure of your home if it is damaged by a covered event - fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, or vandalism. In Houston, wind and hail damage from storms is one of the most common claims filed.
Your dwelling coverage should reflect the current cost to rebuild your home, not its market value - these are different numbers and confusing them is one of the most common coverage mistakes Houston homeowners make.
Personal Property Coverage
Personal Property Coverage
Personal Property Coverage
Personal Property Coverage
Covers your belongings - furniture, electronics, clothing, appliances - if they are damaged or stolen. Most policies cover personal property at actual cash value unless you upgrade to replacement cost coverage.
The difference matters: actual cash value pays what your five-year-old TV is worth today, not what it costs to replace it with a comparable model.
Liability Coverage
Liability Coverage
Liability Coverage
Liability Coverage
Protects you if someone is injured on your property and sues. If a guest slips by your pool, trips on your steps, or is bitten by your dog, liability coverage pays legal fees and damages up to your policy limit.
For Houston homeowners with pools, trampolines, or dogs, adequate liability limits are especially important.
Additional Living Expenses (ALE)
Additional Living Expenses (ALE)
Additional Living Expenses (ALE)
Additional Living Expenses (ALE)
If your home is uninhabitable after a covered loss - such as a fire or major storm damage - ALE pays for temporary housing, meals, and other costs while repairs are made.
Without it, you are covering hotel bills and restaurant costs on top of the stress of a damaged home.
If your home is uninhabitable after a covered loss - such as a fire or major storm damage - ALE pays for temporary housing, meals, and other costs while repairs are made.
Without it, you are covering hotel bills and restaurant costs on top of the stress of a damaged home.
What Is NOT Covered -Houston Homeowners Need to Know
What Is NOT Covered -Houston Homeowners Need to Know
What Is NOT Covered -Houston Homeowners Need to Know
This is where many Houston homeowners get caught off guard:
Flood Damage
Flood damage is not covered by a standard homeowner’s policy. Damage from storm surge, overflowing bayous, or rising water requires a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private flood carrier.
After Harvey, thousands of Houston homeowners discovered this too late. If you live near a bayou, a low-lying area, or a neighbourhood with a history of flooding, flood insurance is not optional — it is essential.
Foundation Movement & Settling
Houston’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts dramatically with moisture changes, making foundation issues extremely common. Most homeowner’s policies do not cover normal foundation movement or settling.
Sewer Backup
Sewer backup is often excluded unless you add a specific endorsement. Houston’s aging drainage infrastructure makes sewer backup a real risk, especially after heavy rain events.
This is where many Houston homeowners get caught off guard:
Flood Damage
Flood damage is not covered by a standard homeowner’s policy. Damage from storm surge, overflowing bayous, or rising water requires a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private flood carrier.
After Harvey, thousands of Houston homeowners discovered this too late. If you live near a bayou, a low-lying area, or a neighbourhood with a history of flooding, flood insurance is not optional — it is essential.
Foundation Movement & Settling
Houston’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts dramatically with moisture changes, making foundation issues extremely common. Most homeowner’s policies do not cover normal foundation movement or settling.
Sewer Backup
Sewer backup is often excluded unless you add a specific endorsement. Houston’s aging drainage infrastructure makes sewer backup a real risk, especially after heavy rain events.
Why Houston Homeowners Have Unique Coverage Needs
Why Houston Homeowners Have Unique Coverage Needs
Why Houston Homeowners Have Unique Coverage Needs
Most homeowner’s insurance policies are written around national averages. Houston is not average.
The city sits along the Gulf Coast in a region that sees tropical storms, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms with hail on a regular basis. Harris County has been declared a federal disaster area more times than almost any other county in the United States.
The bayou system that runs through the city makes flooding a neighbourhood-level risk, not just a regional one.
What This Means for Your Policy
Wind and hail coverage is critical and worth reviewing carefully for deductibles
Some policies apply separate hurricane or windstorm deductibles
Flood coverage should be a serious discussion for virtually every Houston homeowner
Dwelling coverage limits should be reviewed annually as rebuilding costs continue to rise
Being underinsured at claim time is one of the most painful — and avoidable — situations homeowners face.
AZ Insurance Agency’s agents know Houston’s neighbourhoods, weather history, and the coverage gaps that catch local homeowners off guard. We walk you through your policy before you need it — because the time to discover what your insurance does not cover is not during a claim.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies are written around national averages. Houston is not average.
The city sits along the Gulf Coast in a region that sees tropical storms, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms with hail on a regular basis. Harris County has been declared a federal disaster area more times than almost any other county in the United States.
The bayou system that runs through the city makes flooding a neighbourhood-level risk, not just a regional one.
What This Means for Your Policy
Wind and hail coverage is critical and worth reviewing carefully for deductibles
Some policies apply separate hurricane or windstorm deductibles
Flood coverage should be a serious discussion for virtually every Houston homeowner
Dwelling coverage limits should be reviewed annually as rebuilding costs continue to rise
Being underinsured at claim time is one of the most painful — and avoidable — situations homeowners face.
AZ Insurance Agency’s agents know Houston’s neighbourhoods, weather history, and the coverage gaps that catch local homeowners off guard. We walk you through your policy before you need it — because the time to discover what your insurance does not cover is not during a claim.
Renters Insurance in Houston — What Your Landlord's Policy Doesn't Cover
Renters Insurance in Houston — What Your Landlord's Policy Doesn't Cover
Renters Insurance in Houston — What Your Landlord's Policy Doesn't Cover
If you rent your home or apartment in Houston, your landlord carries insurance — but that policy covers the building, not your belongings. If there is a fire, a break-in, or water damage from a burst pipe upstairs, your furniture, electronics, clothing, and personal property are your responsibility.
Houston renter’s insurance typically covers:
Personal belongings damaged by fire, smoke, theft, vandalism, and certain types of water damage
Liability coverage if a guest is injured in your rental
Additional living expenses if your unit becomes uninhabitable
Your belongings even when they are outside your home — in your car, at school, or in a storage unit
The cost is typically $15–$30 per month for most Houston renters. Bundling renter’s insurance with your auto policy through AZ Insurance Agency can help reduce both premiums.
One important note: renter’s insurance does not cover flood damage, just like a homeowner’s policy. If you rent in a flood-prone Houston neighbourhoods, ask your agent whether a renter’s flood policy makes sense for your situation.
If you rent your home or apartment in Houston, your landlord carries insurance — but that policy covers the building, not your belongings. If there is a fire, a break-in, or water damage from a burst pipe upstairs, your furniture, electronics, clothing, and personal property are your responsibility.
Houston renter’s insurance typically covers:
Personal belongings damaged by fire, smoke, theft, vandalism, and certain types of water damage
Liability coverage if a guest is injured in your rental
Additional living expenses if your unit becomes uninhabitable
Your belongings even when they are outside your home — in your car, at school, or in a storage unit
The cost is typically $15–$30 per month for most Houston renters. Bundling renter’s insurance with your auto policy through AZ Insurance Agency can help reduce both premiums.
One important note: renter’s insurance does not cover flood damage, just like a homeowner’s policy. If you rent in a flood-prone Houston neighbourhoods, ask your agent whether a renter’s flood policy makes sense for your situation.
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Three ways to get started: call 713-777-2886, walk into any of our 15 Houston locations, or request a quote online at aztexas.com/home-quote. Most quotes are ready in minutes. Same-day coverage available.
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What are homeowners and renters insurance?
No dwelling or resident is safe 100% of the time. All are susceptible to various household hazards like fires, weather damage, break-ins and even lawsuits brought by someone they negligently harmed. Any of these hazards could be exceptionally costly even in the smallest circumstances.
You shouldn’t have to worry about how you will pay for your recovery costs resulting from these setbacks. Your homeowners or renters insurance will ensure that you receive the financial assistance you need to recover. You won’t have to spend valuable personal funds to rebuild your life, and that is a big weight off your shoulders in the end.
What is the difference between homeowners and renters insurance?
Homeowners and renters insurance look a lot alike, but the latter is designed only for those who rent, rather than own their homes. The policy won’t burden the tenant with coverage that is only necessary for the dwelling’s owner to carry. However, both plans can help you substantially reduce your out-of-pocket burden following unexpected, unavoidable accidents in the home.
What do homeowners and renters insurance cover?
Homeowners insurance policies offer a diversity of benefits, each designed to offer targeted protection for a diversity of loss scenarios. These include:
Structure protection: This insures your house in the event of damage from fires, weather, theft, vandalism or other hazards.
Detached structures coverage: Other buildings on your property – such as fences, carports, gazebos and detached garages - will have coverage.
Possessions insurance: This pays for damaged belongings. Protection might cover everything from furniture to food in the pantry and computer systems.
Liability coverage: If you accidentally harm someone else or damage their property, you can use this coverage to repay them. Coverage will often pay for incidents both on and off your property.
Additional living expense protection: Do you need to move out temporarily after household damage? Let this coverage reimburse you for expenses like dining or hotel bills.
Where renters insurance differs from homeowners coverage is that it does not offer structure coverage, since the tenant does not own the dwelling where they reside. Most renters plans offer at least:
Possessions insurance
Liability insurance
Additional living expense protection
Both types of plans are highly adaptable, and can be further tailored with specialized benefits like:
Scheduled items riders
Replacement cost value possessions coverage
Umbrella liability insurance
Flood insurance
Earthquake and windstorm endorsements
Pet liability insurance
Are homeowners and renters insurance required?
Both tenants and property owners often face requirements to buy renters or homeowners insurance. Typically, landlords require their renters to purchase policies because by doing so, the renter reduces the landlord’s liability for losses that might occur in the home. Landlords must still purchase their own coverage for home itself.
On the other hand, full homeowners will usually be required to purchase coverage based on requirements set by their mortgage lenders. For as long as the home is financed, the lender will want the owner to protect the home’s value as effectively as possible.
How much do policies cost?
Multiple factors could influence the cost of your home or renters insurance, including:
The value of your property
The home’s location
Your credit score
Security features in the home
Your chosen policy and coverage limits
Our agents are committed to helping clients get the customized policies that are perfect for them. That’s why we’ll work one-to-one with you to determine the best ways to get your residence the coverage it deserves, but at prices you can afford.
Why should renters get insurance in Houston, Texas?
Houston renter’s insurance protects your belongings from theft, fire, and storm damage that your landlord's policy won't cover. It also provides personal liability protection if someone is injured in your rental - all for as little as $15-$30 a month.
What discounts are available for homeowner’s insurance in Houston, TX?
Common discounts include bundling your home and auto policies, installing security systems or smoke detectors, maintaining a claims-free history, and making qualifying home upgrades like a new roof. Call us or visit any of our 15 Houston locations and we'll help you find every discount you qualify for.
How do I get a free home insurance quote in Houston?
There are three easy ways: call us at 713-777-2886, use our online quote tool at aztexas.com, or walk into any of our 15 Houston locations. Most quotes are ready in minutes.
Does my renter's insurance cover natural disasters in Houston?
Standard renter’s insurance covers wind and hail damage - both common in Houston. However, flood damage requires a separate flood insurance policy. Given Houston’s flooding history, we strongly recommend asking your agent about flood coverage options.
What are homeowners and renters insurance?
No dwelling or resident is safe 100% of the time. All are susceptible to various household hazards like fires, weather damage, break-ins and even lawsuits brought by someone they negligently harmed. Any of these hazards could be exceptionally costly even in the smallest circumstances.
You shouldn’t have to worry about how you will pay for your recovery costs resulting from these setbacks. Your homeowners or renters insurance will ensure that you receive the financial assistance you need to recover. You won’t have to spend valuable personal funds to rebuild your life, and that is a big weight off your shoulders in the end.
What is the difference between homeowners and renters insurance?
Homeowners and renters insurance look a lot alike, but the latter is designed only for those who rent, rather than own their homes. The policy won’t burden the tenant with coverage that is only necessary for the dwelling’s owner to carry. However, both plans can help you substantially reduce your out-of-pocket burden following unexpected, unavoidable accidents in the home.
What do homeowners and renters insurance cover?
Homeowners insurance policies offer a diversity of benefits, each designed to offer targeted protection for a diversity of loss scenarios. These include:
Structure protection: This insures your house in the event of damage from fires, weather, theft, vandalism or other hazards.
Detached structures coverage: Other buildings on your property – such as fences, carports, gazebos and detached garages - will have coverage.
Possessions insurance: This pays for damaged belongings. Protection might cover everything from furniture to food in the pantry and computer systems.
Liability coverage: If you accidentally harm someone else or damage their property, you can use this coverage to repay them. Coverage will often pay for incidents both on and off your property.
Additional living expense protection: Do you need to move out temporarily after household damage? Let this coverage reimburse you for expenses like dining or hotel bills.
Where renters insurance differs from homeowners coverage is that it does not offer structure coverage, since the tenant does not own the dwelling where they reside. Most renters plans offer at least:
Possessions insurance
Liability insurance
Additional living expense protection
Both types of plans are highly adaptable, and can be further tailored with specialized benefits like:
Scheduled items riders
Replacement cost value possessions coverage
Umbrella liability insurance
Flood insurance
Earthquake and windstorm endorsements
Pet liability insurance
Are homeowners and renters insurance required?
Both tenants and property owners often face requirements to buy renters or homeowners insurance. Typically, landlords require their renters to purchase policies because by doing so, the renter reduces the landlord’s liability for losses that might occur in the home. Landlords must still purchase their own coverage for home itself.
On the other hand, full homeowners will usually be required to purchase coverage based on requirements set by their mortgage lenders. For as long as the home is financed, the lender will want the owner to protect the home’s value as effectively as possible.
How much do policies cost?
Multiple factors could influence the cost of your home or renters insurance, including:
The value of your property
The home’s location
Your credit score
Security features in the home
Your chosen policy and coverage limits
Our agents are committed to helping clients get the customized policies that are perfect for them. That’s why we’ll work one-to-one with you to determine the best ways to get your residence the coverage it deserves, but at prices you can afford.
Why should renters get insurance in Houston, Texas?
Houston renter’s insurance protects your belongings from theft, fire, and storm damage that your landlord's policy won't cover. It also provides personal liability protection if someone is injured in your rental - all for as little as $15-$30 a month.
What discounts are available for homeowner’s insurance in Houston, TX?
Common discounts include bundling your home and auto policies, installing security systems or smoke detectors, maintaining a claims-free history, and making qualifying home upgrades like a new roof. Call us or visit any of our 15 Houston locations and we'll help you find every discount you qualify for.
How do I get a free home insurance quote in Houston?
There are three easy ways: call us at 713-777-2886, use our online quote tool at aztexas.com, or walk into any of our 15 Houston locations. Most quotes are ready in minutes.
Does my renter's insurance cover natural disasters in Houston?
Standard renter’s insurance covers wind and hail damage - both common in Houston. However, flood damage requires a separate flood insurance policy. Given Houston’s flooding history, we strongly recommend asking your agent about flood coverage options.
What are homeowners and renters insurance?
No dwelling or resident is safe 100% of the time. All are susceptible to various household hazards like fires, weather damage, break-ins and even lawsuits brought by someone they negligently harmed. Any of these hazards could be exceptionally costly even in the smallest circumstances.
You shouldn’t have to worry about how you will pay for your recovery costs resulting from these setbacks. Your homeowners or renters insurance will ensure that you receive the financial assistance you need to recover. You won’t have to spend valuable personal funds to rebuild your life, and that is a big weight off your shoulders in the end.
What is the difference between homeowners and renters insurance?
Homeowners and renters insurance look a lot alike, but the latter is designed only for those who rent, rather than own their homes. The policy won’t burden the tenant with coverage that is only necessary for the dwelling’s owner to carry. However, both plans can help you substantially reduce your out-of-pocket burden following unexpected, unavoidable accidents in the home.
What do homeowners and renters insurance cover?
Homeowners insurance policies offer a diversity of benefits, each designed to offer targeted protection for a diversity of loss scenarios. These include:
Structure protection: This insures your house in the event of damage from fires, weather, theft, vandalism or other hazards.
Detached structures coverage: Other buildings on your property – such as fences, carports, gazebos and detached garages - will have coverage.
Possessions insurance: This pays for damaged belongings. Protection might cover everything from furniture to food in the pantry and computer systems.
Liability coverage: If you accidentally harm someone else or damage their property, you can use this coverage to repay them. Coverage will often pay for incidents both on and off your property.
Additional living expense protection: Do you need to move out temporarily after household damage? Let this coverage reimburse you for expenses like dining or hotel bills.
Where renters insurance differs from homeowners coverage is that it does not offer structure coverage, since the tenant does not own the dwelling where they reside. Most renters plans offer at least:
Possessions insurance
Liability insurance
Additional living expense protection
Both types of plans are highly adaptable, and can be further tailored with specialized benefits like:
Scheduled items riders
Replacement cost value possessions coverage
Umbrella liability insurance
Flood insurance
Earthquake and windstorm endorsements
Pet liability insurance
Are homeowners and renters insurance required?
Both tenants and property owners often face requirements to buy renters or homeowners insurance. Typically, landlords require their renters to purchase policies because by doing so, the renter reduces the landlord’s liability for losses that might occur in the home. Landlords must still purchase their own coverage for home itself.
On the other hand, full homeowners will usually be required to purchase coverage based on requirements set by their mortgage lenders. For as long as the home is financed, the lender will want the owner to protect the home’s value as effectively as possible.
How much do policies cost?
Multiple factors could influence the cost of your home or renters insurance, including:
The value of your property
The home’s location
Your credit score
Security features in the home
Your chosen policy and coverage limits
Our agents are committed to helping clients get the customized policies that are perfect for them. That’s why we’ll work one-to-one with you to determine the best ways to get your residence the coverage it deserves, but at prices you can afford.
Why should renters get insurance in Houston, Texas?
Houston renter’s insurance protects your belongings from theft, fire, and storm damage that your landlord's policy won't cover. It also provides personal liability protection if someone is injured in your rental - all for as little as $15-$30 a month.
What discounts are available for homeowner’s insurance in Houston, TX?
Common discounts include bundling your home and auto policies, installing security systems or smoke detectors, maintaining a claims-free history, and making qualifying home upgrades like a new roof. Call us or visit any of our 15 Houston locations and we'll help you find every discount you qualify for.
How do I get a free home insurance quote in Houston?
There are three easy ways: call us at 713-777-2886, use our online quote tool at aztexas.com, or walk into any of our 15 Houston locations. Most quotes are ready in minutes.
Does my renter's insurance cover natural disasters in Houston?
Standard renter’s insurance covers wind and hail damage - both common in Houston. However, flood damage requires a separate flood insurance policy. Given Houston’s flooding history, we strongly recommend asking your agent about flood coverage options.
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Do Prefabricated Homes Require Insurance?
A prefabricated home, also known as a prefab or modular home, is regarded by insurers and lenders much like any other home. It may not have been built on the premises & it may have been cheaper than a conventional home.
Do Prefabricated Homes Require Insurance?
A prefabricated home, also known as a prefab or modular home, is regarded by insurers and lenders much like any other home. It may not have been built on the premises & it may have been cheaper than a conventional home.