If your child is heading off to higher education, then you want to make sure that he or she is well prepared for life on their own. There are a lot of different things that can happen during college life, so it’s imperative that you talk to your teenager about how to stay safe in the process. This week, we have a couple of tips for students going back to college. Prepping Your Car for the Trip...
College is expensive enough without finding out too late that an accident or theft isn't covered under parents' current policies. Coverage of personal property Most homeowners policies provide 10 percent of Coverage C (Personal Property) for property owned by an insured while it is at a residence other than the insured residence. That means if the contents of a policyholder's home are insured...
Coverage without a car at school If the student will continue to drive while at home on school breaks, they should continue to be listed on an insured's auto policy. If they are attending school more than 100 miles from home and are not taking a vehicle with them, the policy may qualify for a distant-student discount. Coverage with a car at school In most instances, a car registered to the...
