Tag Archives: college renters insurance

Prevent Theft in Your Apartment

April 3, 2012 – 9:11 am

Moving off campus is a huge step for a college student. It signifies responsibility and independence – having your own house or apartment is an important move towards the real world. An apartment can be a fun place to call home, but for many, an apartment is very different from a dorm room surrounded by [...]

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Protecting Your Car on Campus

March 29, 2012 – 9:45 am

If you are lucky enough to have a car that’s all yours, then I am sure that your first thought is bringing that car to campus. Yay! No longer will you have to beg for rides to the grocery store to fulfill your food craving or wait for the bus and hope that it doesn’t [...]

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By Jessica Jacovino | Posted in College Life Protected, Student Life, Student Risk Management | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Protect Your Apartment from Winter Weather

February 17, 2012 – 9:28 am

It’s February, meaning there’s still plenty of winter left. Even though it gets closer to spring every day, there could still be blizzards, snowstorms and other winter-related problems. We all know that snow looks great outside of your home or apartment, but we also need to make sure that we know how to deal with [...]

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Insuring Your Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 15, 2012 – 9:06 am

Over the years Valentine’s Day has been steadily growing into one of the largest spending days of the year. To give you a little perspective here are some quick stats about Valentine’s Day spending: It is estimated that Americans will spend about $17 billion this year on Valentine’s Day gifts this year on everything from [...]

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TheDartmouth – Great Story on the Need for Renters Insurance on Campus

October 11, 2010 – 9:46 am

Thanks to TheDartmouth – the college newspaper of Dartmouth College. The student journalist who wrote the article below illustrates the need for and value of renters insurance for college students.

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Dealing with Claims – Understanding the Limits of Homeowner's Insurance

September 20, 2010 – 7:43 pm

This months Claim’s Magazine, the insurance industries news magazine on insurance claims, wrote a useful article on the limitations of homeowners insurance and the potential value of renters insurance to college students. GradGuard offers renters insurance designed for college students and their families through this site or also through College Renters Insurance. Both provide products that help close the gap and to provide a sound alternative for college families looking to mitigate the potential property loss that results on campus.

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Parents and Students Should Take Insurance Inventory

September 2, 2010 – 2:50 pm

Insurance is something that college students should inventory with help from their parents. Even seemingly small events – like a stolen laptop or mono – can impact a family’s financial well-being and a student’s long-term success.

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About: How to Reduce and Protect Your Investment in College

August 6, 2010 – 6:51 am

As back-to-school season approaches, students excitement about going off to college is likely accompanied by their parents’ dread of the costs associated with their education. A quick search of online resources can uncover ways to save money while protecting your substantial investment in college.

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Common Misconceptions about Renters Insurance

September 23, 2009 – 10:18 am

It is common that the average college student or grad think of renters insurance as a unnecessary commodity but they could be sadly mistaken. When people think about renters insurance the first thing that pops to mind is someone breaking into their place and stealing their stuff. The next thought is usually that this would [...]

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