AAA Renters Insurance Review


AAA

AAA

MoneyGeek Rating
4.5/ 5
4.9/5Affordability
3.8/5Customer Experience
4.8/5Coverage Points
  • Average Annual Premium

    $134
  • Number of Endorsements

    2
  • Number of Discounts

    4
Key Takeaways
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AAA ranks 12th nationally for affordability and charges $134 annually for $20,000 in personal property coverage.

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For renters who value customer service, AAA scores 4.77 out of 5 for customer experience and ranks 9th nationally.

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AAA provides two optional coverages, including replacement cost coverage and scheduled personal property protection.

AAA Renters Insurance Ratings: MoneyGeek’s Review

MoneyGeek ranked AAA 13th among the best renters insurance providers after analyzing its affordability, customer service and coverage offerings. Review the table below to see AAA's MoneyGeek score out of 5 for each category and its corresponding national rank based on a sample renter profile.

Overall4.5913
Customer Experience4.779
Affordability4.7612
Coverage3.0548

What Does AAA Renters Insurance Cover?

AAA's renters insurance covers your belongings, shields you from liability and pays for additional living expenses. Review what renters insurance covers below.

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    Personal Property Coverage

    This coverage protects your belongings from covered perils like theft, fire and vandalism. AAA reimburses you for damaged or stolen items up to your policy limits.

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    Personal Liability Coverage

    Liability coverage shields you financially when someone gets injured in your rental or you accidentally damage someone else's property. It covers legal defense costs and settlements up to your policy limits.

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    Loss of Use Coverage

    This coverage handles hotel costs and meal expenses when your rental becomes uninhabitable due to a covered event. It also covers other additional living expenses like laundry services and pet boarding fees while you wait for repairs, and any other costs incurred that you wouldn't normally have due to displacement.

Optional Renters Insurance Coverages from AAA

AAA offers two endorsements to enhance your renters insurance protection, though availability depends on your state. These add-ons customize your policy by extending coverage for valuable items or changing how claims get paid out. AAA offers these optional coverages.

Replacement Cost Coverage
This coverage pays to restore or replace your belongings at current prices without subtracting depreciation when determining your claim payout value.
Scheduled Personal Property
This protection provides extra coverage with no deductible for high-value items like jewelry, art and coins that exceed standard policy limits.

What Does AAA's Renters Insurance Not Cover?

AAA renters insurance excludes certain perils and situations that fall outside standard policy protection.

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    Intentional or Criminal Acts

    AAA won't cover damage you cause deliberately or losses from illegal activities. This includes self-inflicted property damage and items stolen during criminal behavior you commit.

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    Business Property and Liability

    Your renters policy excludes equipment, inventory and liability related to business operations. You need separate business insurance to protect professional equipment and work-related property stored in your rental.

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    Natural Disasters

    Floods and earthquakes need separate policies because standard renters insurance doesn't cover these events. Your belongings and temporary housing costs remain unprotected during these disasters without additional coverage.

How Much Does AAA’s Renters Insurance Cost?

With AAA, the average cost of renters insurance starts at $134 per year for $20,000 in personal property coverage and increases to $441 annually for $100,000 in personal property coverage. Factors like your deductible choice, location and claims history affect your rate. AAA's rates vary by coverage level, helping you find affordable renters insurance that fits your needs.

$20K Personal Property / $100K Liability$11$134-32%
$50K Personal Property / $100K Liability$20$243-27%
$100K Personal Property / $100K Liability$37$441-21%
$250K Personal Property / $300K Liability$90$1,074-8%

AAA Renters Insurance Cost by State

Where you live affects your renters insurance rates with AAA since local factors like theft rates, construction costs and weather patterns vary by area. AAA's renters insurance rates by state for a policy with $20,000 in personal property coverage and a $500 deductible.

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California
$20K Personal Property / $100K Liability$11$129-37%
$50K Personal Property / $100K Liability$20$239-27%
$100K Personal Property / $100K Liability$35$415-24%
$250K Personal Property / $300K Liability$87$1,046-17%

Note: Data above is for states the company is available in. It is not reflective of the company’s availability in the state.

AAA Renters Insurance Discounts

AAA offers four discounts that can reduce renters insurance costs. Availability varies by location, so contact an agent to confirm which discounts apply to your policy.

Auto + Renters
You save up to 2% on auto insurance and up to 9% on renters insurance when you bundle both policies with AAA.
Claims-Free
You can qualify for up to 33% off your renters insurance premium after maintaining a claims-free record for at least five consecutive years.
Mature Policyholder
Receive up to 10% off your renters insurance when at least one insured person is 55 years or older.
Longevity
Save 10% on your renters policy after maintaining continuous coverage with AAA or an affiliate for at least one year.

How to File a Renters Insurance Claim with AAA

AAA renters insurance claims can be reported through the company's website or customer service line. Prompt documentation and clear communication help speed up settlement.

  1. 1
    Report the Claim to AAA

    Contact AAA immediately after discovering damage or loss. Call the claims hotline, use the mobile app or file online through your account to start the process.

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    Document the Damage and Create an Inventory

    Photograph and video all damaged or stolen items before cleaning up or making repairs. List each affected item with its approximate value and purchase date to support your claim.

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    Schedule an Inspection With AAA's Adjuster

    An AAA claims adjuster will contact you to arrange a property inspection. The adjuster assesses the damage, verifies your loss and determines covered expenses based on your policy terms.

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    Review the Settlement and Complete Repairs

    AAA sends a settlement offer, which details covered damages and payout amounts. Accept the offer and use the funds to repair or replace your belongings, keeping receipts for your records.

How to Buy AAA’s Renters Insurance

AAA renters insurance is available online or through a local agent.

  1. 1
    Calculate Your Coverage Requirements

    Create a home inventory before buying coverage. List furniture, electronics, clothing and other possessions to determine how much personal property coverage you need.

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    Request a Quote Online or From an Agent

    Request a quote on AAA's website or contact an agent directly. Provide details about your rental property, desired coverage levels and personal information to receive accurate pricing.

  3. 3
    Evaluate Different Policy Options

    Compare coverage levels and deductible amounts to find a policy that fits your budget. AAA offers multiple tiers of personal property protection and liability coverage to match different needs.

  4. 4
    Request Available Discounts

    Ask about available discounts when getting your quote. Bundling renters insurance with auto coverage or qualifying for claims-free and mature policyholder discounts can reduce your premium.

  5. 5
    Review and Finalize Your AAA Policy

    Review your policy documents to confirm coverage details, deductibles and premium amounts. Sign the agreement and set up your payment method to activate coverage.

AAA Renters Insurance: FAQ

Answers to common questions about AAA renters insurance coverage, costs and policy options:

Is AAA a good renters insurance company?

What optional coverages does AAA offer for renters insurance?

What doesn't AAA's renters insurance cover?

AAA Renters Insurance Rates: Our Methodology

We used the following base profile to determine rates for AAA and judge its affordability against competitors:

  • Adult renters aged 26 to 64
  • Renters with a good credit rating
  • No claims history in the last five years
  • Owning an apartment or condo

We gathered quotes from AAA using the following base policy specifications, unless otherwise stated:

  • $20,000 personal property coverage
  • $500 deductible
  • Replacement cost

Our ratings system for AAA consisted of the following scoring mechanisms:

  • Affordability (55% of score): Using our base profile as a guide, we compared AAA's costs relative to the national average and competition.
  • Customer experience (35% of score): We considered forum ratings from AAA customers, industry studies from J.D. Power and AM Best Financial Strength scores for the insurer.
  • Coverage (10% of score): This score considers AAA's add-on coverage selections relative to the average and the uniqueness of selections the insurer makes available.

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About Mark Fitzpatrick


Mark Fitzpatrick, Licensed P&C Insurance Expert, MoneyGeek

Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance Producer in Connecticut, is MoneyGeek's resident insurance expert. He has spent nearly a decade analyzing the market, first at LendingTree and now at MoneyGeek, where he has produced original research on hundreds of carriers and millions of rates across auto, home, renters, health and life insurance.

He covers economics and insurance at MoneyGeek, and his work has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times and NPR, among other outlets.

Like all MoneyGeek analysts, he draws on independent cost and consumer experience data. No insurance company partnership influences his recommendations.

Fitzpatrick earned his degrees from Johns Hopkins University (M.A. Economics and International Relations) and Boston College (B.A.). He began his career in financial risk management at State Street. He's also a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion.


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