Real stories about college risks.

College is riskier than it looks. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 3,840 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and barracks.* And there’s still the busted pipes, floods and stolen property to worry about. With most homeowner policies having high deductibles and coverage that doesn’t always adapt to the specific needs of students, college renters insurance can be an effective way to protect against financial losses when the unexpected happens. Read the real stories below about the risks of college.

*Reported by the National Fire Protection Association in 2021.