The cost of going to college has skyrocketed in recent years, to the point where many families could have trouble paying for a loss associated with their student's housing. Renters Insurance is one option families can use to reduce their risk of financial loss due to theft, property damage, injury to other people, or damage to other people's property.
No
Yes.
Personal property lost or damaged due to theft, vandalism, fire, and certain natural disasters (including earthquakes) up to the chosen policy limits.
Liability protection for injury to another person resulting from the student's negligence up to the chosen policy limits.
Liability protection for damage to another person's property resulting from the student's negligence up to the chosen policy limits.
It depends on the amount of coverage you choose. A policy for $5,000 worth of property coverage and $50,000 worth of liability coverage with a $100 property deductible costs $153, including earthquake coverage.
All undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at UC Merced, whether they are living in UC housing, cooperative housing, or private housing.
If you live in the same room, you can share one insurance policy, which cuts the cost in half for each of you.
Yes: $100 per property claim. Higher deductible options are available.
Anytime
Policies are annual. But monthly payment options are available and you reserve the right to cancel your policy at any time. Notify the insurance company in writing of your new address and your coverage will continue. If you move to a different state, your premium could change.
The policy provides worldwide coverage as long as you are registered at UC Merced for that semester.
Currently no, the policies are annual. But monthly payment options are available and you reserve the right to cancel your policy at any time.
Call 1-877-445-0264 as soon as possible. Have your policy number and address ready. If you filed a police report, please provide the report number.
Go to ucmerced.marshcampusconnexions.com and follow the procedures.
