You’ve proudly watched your child graduate from college (and celebrated the last of the tuition bills! or lamented over the start of student loan payments) Now they’re searching for their first “real” job and ready to officially start "adulting".
First, in most situations, they can remain on your auto insurance policy as long as they are living in your household. If they’ve moved back home while job hunting, you can keep them on the policy.
But once they move out, it’s time to look at other options. Some of this will depend on who is the owner of the car (the registered owner needs to be the named insured or this will cause major problems in the event of a claim!!!) and if you’re living in the same state. The best option is to talk to one of our agents to discuss your particular situation in detail.
Remember, regular on-time insurance payments can help establish credit history and serve as a reference when renting an apartment.
If your graduate is moving out on their own, you’ll also want to get some information on Renters Insurance. It will protect their belongings and protect you from any liability for damage they might cause to a residence (even if it’s just an accident, like a small kitchen fire.) In most cases, a parent is a co-signer for a lease and needs to make sure this protection is in place, see last weeks post as to why.
The end of college marks some big transitions into adulthood. Help your new graduate to make smart financial decisions and establish a great start. We can help! Schedule a personal review and quote today by clicking HERE.
Christina DeSimone is a licensed insurance agent at the DeSimone Agency in Brooklyn, NY. Call or text her today for a no-obligation quote on your insurance at 718-251-3301.
