24th Sep '08 - Protect Your Kids In A Crisis

Posted on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 4:53pm
In the rush to pack up your child's belongings for university, it's easy to forget about their home insurance in the midst of kettles and baked beans.

But failing to add insurance to the checklist could result in an expensive drama if your scholar's home is broken into.

Up to £1,500 worth of belongings is taken by a student when they start their degree, figures by Nationwide show.

"With the cost of tuition fees, accommodation fees and books to pay for, university is without doubt a very expensive experience for both students and parents," Nationwide's insurance director Robin Bailey says.

A secured loan could give you and the children peace of mind, not only for insurance but for paying them through their studies.

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WARNING: THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. LOANS ARE SECURED ON YOUR HOME. ALL LOANS SUBJECT TO STATUS.