What is Insurance?

Insurance is a financial protection plan. You pay a company (called the insurer) a fee (called a premium) and in return, they help cover your costs if something bad happens—like an accident, illness, disaster, or theft.

It’s about managing risk.


📂 Main Types of Insurance

1. 🚗 Car Insurance

  • Covers you for car accidents, theft, damage, and injuries.

2. 🏥 Health Insurance

  • Helps pay for medical expenses like doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions.

3. 🏠 Homeowners/Renters Insurance

  • Protects your home or belongings from fire, theft, or natural disasters.

4. 🧍‍♂️ Life Insurance

  • Pays money to your family if you die, helping them financially.

5. 💼 Disability Insurance

  • Replaces part of your income if you can’t work due to injury or illness.

6. ✈️ Travel Insurance

  • Covers cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost luggage while traveling.

7. 🧑‍⚖️ Liability Insurance

  • Covers legal costs if you’re sued or cause harm to others (used by businesses or professionals).

8. 🐾 Pet Insurance

  • Helps pay for veterinary bills for your pets.


💵 Key Insurance Terms

  • Premium – The amount you pay (monthly or yearly)

  • Deductible – What you pay out of pocket before the insurance kicks in

  • Claim – A request you make for the insurer to pay for a loss

  • Coverage – What the insurance policy actually protects you from

  • Beneficiary – The person who receives money from a life insurance policy


📌 Why Do People Need Insurance?

  • To protect against unexpected costs

  • To meet legal requirements (e.g., car insurance)

  • For peace of mind and financial stability


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  • Choosing the right type of insurance?

  • Understanding a specific policy?

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