Insurance is a promise of compensation for specific potential future losses in exchange for a periodic payment. Insurance is designed to protect the financial well-being of an individual, company or other entity in the case of unexpected loss. Some forms of insurance are required by law, while others are optional.
Agreeing to the terms of an insurance policy creates a contract between the insured and the insurer. In exchange for payments from the insured (called premiums), the insurer agrees to pay the policy holder a sum of money upon the occurrence of a specific event. In most cases, the policy holder pays part of the loss (called the deductible), and the insurer pays the rest. Examples include car insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and business insurance.
Home insurance provides compensation for damage or destruction of a home from disasters. In some geographical areas, the standard insurances exclude certain types of disasters, such as flood and earthquakes, that require additional coverage. Maintenance-related problems are the homeowners’ responsibility. The policy may include inventory, or this can be bought as a separate policy, especially for people who rent housing.
Health insurance is a very common form of insurance that is available for use in your personal financial planning and protection portfolio. The cost of illness is severe not only in terms of a reduced earning capacity and a financial perspective, but also from the emotional and personal security points of view. The ability to pay for treatment when you need it is a great benefit to anyone in need of medical care.
Life Insurance is a contract between the policy owner and the insurer, by which the insurer agrees to pay a sum of money upon the occurrence covered by the policy and the policy owner agrees to pay a stipulated amount called a premium at regular intervals or in lump sums. The insurer also agrees to pay you on the basis of death or other event, such as terminal illness or critical illnesses.
There are two basic categories of life insurance : temporary and permanent.
Auto insurance protects you against financial loss if you have an accident. It is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as defined in your policy. Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical coverage:
1. Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car. 2. Liability coverage pays for your legal responsibility to others for bodily injury or property damage. 3. Medical coverage pays for the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses.
An auto insurance policy comprises six kinds of coverage. Most countries require you to buy some, but not all, of these coverages . If you’re financing a car, your lender may also have requirements. Most auto policies are for six months to a year.
