ERIE, Pa., Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- If your child
is among the millions of students heading off to college this
month, you're probably busy helping them gather all the things they
need for life away from home. One of the things that you'll
want to discuss with them, before they leave, is how to keep their
car and their belongings safe and protected.
Erie Insurance highlights five of the most common questions
parents of college students often ask.
- Are my child's belongings covered by my homeowners policy
when he/she goes back to college? Students often take
expensive items to school like laptops, bikes and TVs which can be
pricey to replace if damaged or stolen items. The good news is that
most insurers' homeowners policies are designed to cover your child
if something is stolen or destroyed. At Erie Insurance,
full-time students under the age of 24 are automatically covered
under their parents' policy. Part-time students and/or students who
are 24 and older may need to take out a renters insurance
policy to protect themselves and their belongings.
- Does insurance coverage differ if my child is living in a
dorm versus an apartment? Your children's personal
property is generally covered under your homeowners policy if
they're away from home. However, when students choose to live in an
apartment, they should consider purchasing a separate renters
insurance policy, which can provide for additional living expenses
if an apartment becomes uninhabitable because of something like a
fire.
- What steps can my child take to safeguard their
belongings? It's a good idea to talk with your child about
this since more than 12,000 burglaries were reported on U.S.
campuses in 2016 alone. In addition to taking personal safety
precautions, your child will also want to keep these tips in mind:
Always lock the doors, create a home inventory and
fireproof items around their home.
- Do I need to make any adjustments to my child's auto
coverage if she's away at school? Because you'll have one
less driver living at home when your son or daughter goes off to
college, your household might get a discount if the child doesn't
take the car to college. If your child does take a car to school,
review your coverage with an insurance agent to make sure he or she
is properly insured.
- Are college kids eligible for any discounts? This is an
important question to ask your insurance agent. Erie Insurance has
a college student auto discount that applies to young, unmarried,
full-time college students who spend most of the year away from
home without the use of a vehicle.
Your local Erie Insurance agent is looking out for you
and your family at every stage of life. Contact an ERIE agent today to find more information on
the policy that's best for you and your family.
Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie,
Pennsylvania, is the
9th largest homeowners insurer and 12th
largest automobile insurer in the United States based on
direct premiums written and the 16th largest
property/casualty insurer in the United States based on
total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+
(Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million
policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District
of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500
company.
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance
Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
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