Category Archives: Student Issues

NGI at NAFSA 2012!

The NAFSA Annual Conference is quickly approaching! There’s just over a month to go until it’s start on May 27th. We will be attending and you can come find us at booth #142 to learn more about our services, college risk and why universities and students alike should consider protecting themselves with the help of [...]

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Another Case for Tuition Insurance

It was great news to read a new column by USA Today’s Kim Painter. She is writing a new series of advice and insights columns for the USA Today. Last week she compiled some good insights in a second article that focused on issues near and dear to all parents – student success. You can read [...]

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College Parents – Get Health Care Power of Attorney in Place

This is a great article from a Boston Globe blog post – read below for a summary. “If you have recently sent a son or daughter off to college, it is critically important that you have a signed Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) in place. This document is important because once your child turns [...]

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Packing for College – 3 More Items Not to Forget

This article by the Wall Street Journal was excellent, but it missed a few items that you should also pack for college. Please read the entire article here – WSJ.com – Packing for College, 2010 Style. The article contains great advice, but our favorite was the following quote: “Protect stuff. Typically, your homeowner’s insurance will cover what is in [...]

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About How to Reduce – and Protect – Your Investment in College

As back-to-school season approaches, students excitement about going off to college is likely accompanied by their parents’ dread of the costs associated with their education. A quick search of online resources can uncover ways to save money while protecting your substantial investment in college. Here are a few places to start: Ship it! For students [...]

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Grads Head to College in Record Numbers

Today’s Wall Street Journal’s article by Sara Murray is an outstanding review of a population trend that is not widely recognized. It is a cornerstone of NGI Group’s strategy is to recognize the unique insurance needs of this next generation. Our web site www.gradguard.com and its products such as the Student Protection Plan featuring Tuition Refund Insurance, our Student Health [...]

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