ljdickey@watmath.UUCP (Lee Dickey) (09/27/84)
Joe Falcone writes:
The other issue had to do with homeowner/renter insurance against theft.
Some insurers are now refusing to cover terminals or computers under
home insurance policies for similar reasons: they consider such things
to be BUSINESS equipment, and therefore one needs to take out a separate
business insurance policy. Although this is not a widespread practice
(thank goodness), it may be only a matter of time before it becomes standard.
You, as consumer, have some control here. Buy from the company that offers
what you want. My most recent insurance policy renewal has a "computer
coverage" clause. I have to document what it is that they are covering,
and there are limits, but neither of those conditions are unreasonable.