The Truth About Your Homeowners or Renters Policy
Students and their families mistakenly believe that the homeowners insurance
on their primary residence adequately covers the student's property.
Yet, the typical deductible on a homeowners policy often exceeds the cost
of a student's electronic device.
Here are some crucial facts:
- About 50% of student property losses are not recoverable under a typical Homeowners or Renters policy
- This Student insurance covers losses not covered under Homeowners or Renters policies
- Average Homeowners or Renters policy deductibles are $500-$1,500
- Homeowners or Renters policy Payments sometimes are reduced to account for depreciation
- Claims from students may increase homeowners rates and
can even threaten your coverage
- Even when a loss is recoverable under a Homeowners or Renters policy, the recovered amount is much lower because of their high claim deductibles
- Our Student K-12 Device Insurance policy is Primary coverage. No need to blemish your claim history with the policy covering your permanent residence
- The average policy premium for 365 days of Student Device protection is less than 14 cents per day
Never FearSM — K-12 Student Device Insurance from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Allianz offers peace of mind that fits your budget and your life.
With insurance broad enough to handle real student situations, coverage
you can adapt to your personal needs, and prices you can afford, Student
Personal Property Protector Plus® gives students and their families the
security they really need.
| COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE * | Gallagher &
Allianz | Homeowners Policy ** |
| Will the policy pay first if I have a loss, even if I have other insurance | YES | NO |
| Does the policy cover theft? | YES | YES |
| If I study abroad during the school year, does the policy still cover my personal property? | YES | YES |
| Is the school's personal property in my possession covered? | YES | MAYBE |
| If I borrow or use school equipment, will it be covered under my policy? | YES | MAYBE |
| What's the maximum limit of coverage that's available? | $3,000 + | 10% of HO Policy contents limit *** |
| What is the lowest deductible that is available? | $25 | Normally $500 |
| Does the policy cover accidental loss or damage? | YES | NO |
| If a liquid is spilled on my computer, will my policy cover the damage? | YES | NO |
| If my $649 iPhone is stolen, how much can I recover? | $624 | $0 to $149 |
| Does my policy cover damage due to earthquakes and all types of flood damage? | YES | NO |
| If I drop my computer and crack the screen, will it be covered? | YES | NO |
| Can I file my claim online 24/7? | YES | MAYBE |
| Is Replacement Cost Coverage Standard? | YES | NO |
| How is value of loss calculated? | Replacement Cost | Maybe Depreciated Value |
| When I file a claim, is a picture of the property and an inventory list of items sufficient? | YES | MAYBE |
| Do you offer limited peril or broad form coverage? | Broad Form | Limited Named Perils |
| Are sewer backup claims covered? | YES | NO |
* Comparison of: our Student Personal Property Protector Plus vs. Industry Standard
Homeowners Policy - for student property away from home coverage comparison as of 01/01/2012
** Homeowners policy used for comparison is Fireman's Fund HO 00 04 10 100
*** Some homeowners policies can be modified to broaden coverage but generally can not offer all that our Student policy offers.
**** Average claims paid under our Student coverage are between 25% and 200% more than would be recovered under a
homeowners policy.