If you are renting, your landlord is responsible for insuring the building and any contents at the property that are owned by your landlord, such as the carpet, curtains or blinds. However, your personal belongings are not covered by your landlord's insurance, and if you want cover to protect these items, you will need to take out your own contents insurance cover.
Renters can take out a contents insurance policy exactly the same way as a homeowner, and can have coverage for all their household items such as electronics, kitchen appliances, furniture, medical items, clothing and accessories.
If you want cover for your contents whilst you're out of the house, such as your mobile phone, bag or laptop in the case of theft or accidental damage, you can add the 'portable contents' optional benefit to your ANZ contents insurance policy. This can cover your items anywhere you need to go, whether it's to work, on public transport or on an overseas holidaydisclaimer.