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State Insurance Commissioners Recommend Renters Insurance for College Students

Nearly twice as many state insurance commissioners recommend renters insurance to college students in 2016 as did in 2013. In fact, the latest trend builds on an earlier report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) that recommended college students consider the benefits of purchasing renters insurance. NAIC recommends that “college students renting an off-campus apartment or house while away at school should consider purchasing renters insurance to protect their personal property, such as a computer, electronics, bicycle or furniture, in the event that it is damaged, destroyed or stolen.”
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Parents: College Students Need Renters Insurance & it Can Help You Too

College students are heading back to school, many with the help of their parents who have invested thousands of dollars in laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on students’ packing lists. Consider this - how will your student and family replace these items if they were affected by theft, fire, water damage, and other risks?
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Do College Students Need Renters Insurance or Does a Homeowners Policy Provide the Right Coverage?

Sep. 6, 2013 - BOSTON -- College students are heading back to school this month and they’re bringing a lot of stuff with them. In 2012, the average student spent $907.22 on back to college shopping*.  With laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on students’ packing lists, it would be financially difficult to replace these items if they were affected by theft, fire, water damage, and other risks are not uncommon on college campuses and apartments.

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Quick Thoughts on Early Admission Decisions & Final Applications

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Stop Texting: Time for Conversation With Your College Student

How and when parents choose to communicate to their college student is important to consider. So why, then, should you bother to call your college student? A phone call can provide some important qualities that texting cannot. Here are a few things to consider when you are tempted to use texting or e-mail as your only means to stay in touch.
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College Visits: How to Get the Most Out of Your Trip

The college admissions and selection process is very important but can also be very stressful. An essential factor in choosing the right school for your student is a campus visit—and knowing a few tips and tricks will leave you with a satisfying trip. Every school you go to is doing its best to leave you with the best impression possible, so it is crucial that you discover what attending the college is really like, whether it offers what you and your student are looking for, and if it is the right fit. The last thing you want to do is leave a school with unanswered questions, especially if it is far from home and there won't be another chance to visit before making the final decision. These tips are sure to help you and your student have a fulfilling experience.