What the Experts Are Saying About College Student Insurance

College Student Insurance (CSI) and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, leaders in providing student property insurance, teamed up to create a property insurance plan especially for students living away from their parent’s home, either on or off campus, called Student Personal Property Protector Plus®.

LA Times, Kathy Kristof

"'Getting insurance to cover your stuff is generally not at the top of the list for the typical college freshman,' said Candysse Miller, spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Network of California, which represents insurers. 'But if you think about what you bring into a dorm room these days — computers, stereo systems, cellphones, iPods and tons of other stuff — you realize you've got thousands of dollars at stake.'" Read More

Baltimore Sun, Eileen Ambrose

"'…Even if a student is covered under a homeowner's policy, check the limits. Often policies cover electronics or jewelry only up to $2,500, which might not be enough for the entire family,' says Carolyn Gorman, a spokeswoman with the Insurance Information Institute. 'Parents might need to buy additional coverage.'" Read More

KABC Los Angeles, Ric Romero

"USC student Evan Giordano does most of his school work on his computer so when he came back to his fraternity house room one day and found his laptop sitting in water, he knew he had trouble." Read More

The New York Times, James Schembari

"If your child's computer or stereo is damaged or stolen, who will he call to have it replaced? And, what, you're going to say no?" Read More