Students encouraged to invest in insurance

An AFLAC insurance agent spoke Friday to students about special insurance rates that student employees and faculty can receive through the university.

David Cook, an agent for AFLAC insurance, spoke of three types of insurance. One can receive hospital intensive care, personal accident expense plan and the personal cancer protector plan.

Cook said accidental insurance was most beneficial to college students because it is less expensive than some of the other plans, and protects students from any accidents or injuries that may occur to the student.

AFLAC offers a special rate to students and faculty who work at JMU through the Human Resources Department, which can save employees up to 50 percent. According to Cook the JMU rate is still good after graduation.

"Insurance is a must when you’re in college. We are definitely not the most responsible people," freshman Megan Carlman said.

Freshman Lauren Fay said, "Accidents happen to our age group so much, but really our healthcare should be our No. 1 priority no matter how old we are."

The Honors Program holds Brown Bag Lunches every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. on different topics of interest for college students.