Going to varsity? How to insure your belongings

As university students across the country prepare for the 2025 academic year to kick off, tuition fees, living expenses and study materials are likely top of mind for students as well as their parents, but there is one other important thing to remember: insurance.

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Karen Rimmer, head of distribution at PSG Insure, says it is very important for students and their parents to remember short-term insurance.

"When you are a student, you rely heavily on your belongings for academic as well as personal use and therefore it is critical to make sure everything is properly covered," says Rimmer.

"From laptops and smartphones to bicycles and vehicles, these high-value items are essential for day-to-day student life, but they are also at significant risk of theft, damage, or loss."

She advises students and their parents to double check that their policies include Sasria cover on contents and vehicles as well.