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From: tang@gumby.wisc.edu (Theodore Tang @ Univ of Wisc at Madison)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Personal Computer Insurance ?
Message-ID: <1217@gumby.wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 7-Dec-87 22:47:58 EST
Article-I.D.: gumby.1217
Posted: Mon Dec  7 22:47:58 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 13-Dec-87 08:47:39 EST
References: <11250011@hpldola.HP.COM>
Organization: U of Wisconsin CS Dept
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Summary: you're just in luck, I just signed up with these people...

In article <11250011@hpldola.HP.COM>, russ@hpldola.HP.COM (Russell Johnston) writes:
> I am interested in finding out information on companies that offer
> insurance for personal computers.  I would appreciate any information
> on policy amounts and any experiences filing claims.  Thanks.

Alright, I just signed up with Safeware, The Insurance Agency, Inc., today.
First of all, I wish to state for the record that I am in no way related with
this company whatsoever except I have just signed with them to insure my PC.

In addition, I do not have any experience with this company, either, and will
be happy to post a follow up on my feelings of their service as my policy
transgresses.

Here's the information:

Amount of Insurance                     Annual Premium
-------------------                     --------------
Up to $2000       			$ 39
$2,001-$5,000				$ 69
$5,001-$8,000				$ 89
$8,001-$11,000				$109
$11,001-$14,000				$129

They cover all computer equipment from theft, fire, power surge, accidents,
and more.  Hardware and software are covered, and by their definition, any
equipment which cannot be used without the computer alone is covered.

It is covered at any location, in transit.  There are other terms but these
are the ones that I had asked about and they told me about.  There's a $50
deductable.

Supposedly there is no obligation, return the policy in 10 days for a full
refund.  Rates available for higher coverage (sure would like to know what
you're using as a PC!).  Their phone # is 1-800-848-3469, in Ohio call
1-814-262-0559 or write Safeware, The Insurance Agency, Inc., 2929 North
High Street, PO Box 02211, Columbus, OH 43202-9990.

Coverage is available immediately if you call and lasts for one year.

Again, I just signed up and I don't know them.

Ted Tang
University of Wisconsin at Madison

tang@gumby.wisc.edu