Before You Buy Renter's Insurance

Posted by Lisa Nichols Oct 16, 2006

According to recent reports, theft is the #1 crime on college campuses today. There are a number of things your kids can be doing to protect their personal belongings, say campus security experts. The University of Miami recommends the following tips to keep your kids' belongings safe:

• Don't leave items like a wallet, backpack or laptop computer unattended in the cafeteria or library, even for "just a second."
• Keep dorm and apartment rooms locked when asleep, in the shower or away at class.
• Keep car doors securely locked, too.

Thieves prey on kids' gullibility, and make college campuses the perfect breeding ground for predators. Common-sense safety tips often get thrown by the wayside when your child has been up all night cramming for an exam or racing back and forth from work to school. A renter’s insurance policy also affords your college-age kids some protection. And, renter's insurance is often required (or at the least, “strongly suggested”) by landlords. Learn more about renter’s insurance, an inexpensive way to cover your college kids in case of a loss.

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