With some nine million households sending high school graduates off to college this year, the next year will be a hectic time. But during all the planning, one important thing is regularly overlooked by college-bound students and their parents—Massachusetts Insurance.
Downey Insurance has been helping families through this transition for years. The most common question we hear is, “how will this transition affect my current Massachusetts Insurance policies, and what addition insurance should we acquire for our college student?” The answers vary greatly every family’s situation is unique. The knowledgeable professionals at Downey Insurance are prepared to walk you through all your options and give you the peace of mind that you need during this time.
More than 80 % of students who rent during the school year may not have enough insurance to protect their personal property—like computers and stereos—or to shield them from liability if someone should get hurt in their apartment. In addition, one in seven students has no health insurance.
Students and parents should visit a Massachusetts insurance professional like Downey Insurance to discuss student insurance needs like auto, health, and renters. Make a list of personal belongings the student is taking to school and keep it in a safe place in the event of theft or damage.
