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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

Comparing insurance quotes for new rental property
We are about to close on a rental property in Daly City, CA (just south of San Francisco). $980k, 5-bed / 3-ba, built in 1959. I obtained some insurance quotes and trying to figure out which is the better option. Just want to get your views on these options.
Company A:
Dwelling coverage amount / deductible - $409k / $5,000
Personal property coverage amount / deductible - $20.5k / $5,000
Loss of Rents coverage amount - $40,900
Premises Liability coverage amount - $1,000,000
Landlord Personal Injury coverage amount - $1,000,000
Other items from Company A:
Medical Payments $1k
Other Structures $5k
Total Premium = $100
TOTAL premium = $979
Company B:
Dwelling coverage amount / deductible - $498k / $1,000
Personal property coverage amount / deductible - $22.5k / $1,000
Loss of Rents coverage amount - $99,663
Premises Liability coverage amount - $1,000,000
Landlord Personal Injury coverage amount - $1,000,000
Other items from Company B:
175% dwelling extended replacement cost
Backup of sewers and drains $3,000
Bed bug infestation remediation coverage $2,500
Medical payments to others $5,000
Personal property and theft $2,500
Landlord eviction reimbursement
TOTAL Premium = $1,019
Company A appears to be a “basic form” but for B I think it is “special” because it seems to include some other things (e.g. theft). Also I *think* both are on replacement cost basis, rather than ACV. But let me know if anything suggests otherwise; it isn't very clear from their proposal.
It seems to me that Company B is the better deal, but am I missing anything?
Is there any other important coverage that is missing from these?
Any particular company I should seek a quote from in San Francisco area that is particularly good?
Thanks very much for your advice!