Renter's Insurance?

mom60
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:22 +0000

We are slow learners. Son had his laptop taken Friday night. The thief took my son’s computer and his roommates computer. The 3rd roommate had a desktop and it was fine. They did leave my son’s digital camera and ipod. My son said they forgot to take the computer power cord! They filed a police report but they have no hope it will be recovered. Luckily my son had his big project on a zip drive. Professors are being understanding after seeing the police report. My son said of course it was one of the few times he did not lock the laptop to his desk.
Our homeowners will cover it with a $500 deductible. We should have gotten renters insurance. That is now a priority before we replace the laptop.
Has anyone installed the software that sends an email that tells you where the computer is being used? It is advertised on one of the insurance sites listed on page 1 of this thread. Has anyone filed a claim and successfully been reinbursed?