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Contact:
Karl Newman, President
Darrin Sanger, Communications Director
NW Insurance Council
Phone: (206) 624-3330
Fax: (206) 624-1975
karl.newman@nwinsurance.org
darrin.sanger@nwinsurance.org
Life after high school: graduates face
real-world issues; need real-world solutions like Renters Insurance
SEATTLE - Attention high school graduates. Gearing up for
life after school can be a difficult, hair-raising experience.
Registering for college classes, getting a job and finding a place
to live are just a few of the real-world challenges you'll experience.
When things go wrong, you need to look out for yourself. That's
why it's a good idea to look into purchasing Renters Insurance to
safeguard your personal belongings while living in an apartment
or rental home.
"It's important for young adults living on their own to think about
all of the 'what-ifs' associated with renting an apartment or home,"
said Darrin M. Sanger, NW Insurance Council communications director.
"A landlord's insurance policy doesn't cover a tenant's personal
property or liability."
For an extra $5 to $10 more a month, Renters Insurance can help
alleviate stress and covers many personal property replacement expenses
in the event of theft, fire and some water damage. Renters Insurance
also provides for liability protection if the tenant is found liable
for damages to others.
Renters Insurance covers:
- Personal belongings such as clothes, furniture, jewelry, computers,
artwork, bikes, televisions stereo equipment and accessories.
- Responsibility to other people injured at your home or elsewhere
by you, a family member or your pet.
- Additional living expenses if you are unable to live in your
home or apartment because of a fire or another covered loss. Most
policies will reimburse you the difference between your additional
living expenses and your normal living expenses.
- Legal defense costs if you are taken to court.
- Personal property from your vehicle such as stereos that are
not permanently installed, textbooks and sports equipment.
If you have further questions regarding Renters Insurance, contact
your insurance agent or company. To order free brochures Renters
Insurance and NW Insurance Council's Your Guide to Insurance,
call (800) 664-4942, or visit http://www.nwinsurance.org.
NW Insurance Council is a nonprofit, consumer education organization
funded by member insurance companies.
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