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What is homeowner’s insurance?
A type of insurance that provides financial protection against damage to a home and its contents.
What is covered with homeowner’s insurance?
Covers damage to the home, personal property, liability for injuries, and additional living expenses.
Who needs homeowner’s insurance?
Anyone who owns a home or property.
What is personal liability coverage in a homeowner’s policy?
Coverage that protects the homeowner from legal liability for injuries to others or damage to their property.
What is renter’s insurance?
Insurance that provides coverage for a renter’s personal property and liability.
What is flood insurance?
A type of insurance specifically covering losses due to flooding.
What is a peril in homeowner’s insurance?
A specific risk or hazard covered by an insurance policy.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having homeowner’s insurance?
Advantages include financial protection and peace of mind. Disadvantages may include costs and deductibles.
Give a real-life example of homeowner’s insurance.
Coverage for damages caused by a fire or natural disaster.
What is life insurance?
A contract that pays out a sum of money upon the insured’s death.
Who is protected with life insurance?
The beneficiaries designated by the policyholder.
Who needs life insurance?
Individuals with dependents or financial obligations.
What factors are used to determine your premium with life insurance?
Age, health, lifestyle, and coverage amount.
Describe whole life insurance.
A type of permanent life insurance that provides coverage for the insured’s entire life and includes a savings component.
What is term life insurance?
Life insurance that provides coverage for a specified term or period.
How can people who invest in variable life insurance invest part of their premiums?
They can allocate premiums to various investment options within the policy.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having life insurance?
Advantages include financial security for dependents. Disadvantages may include cost and complexity.
What is health insurance?
Coverage that pays for medical expenses.
Who needs health insurance and why?
Everyone, to protect against high medical costs.
Provide examples of health insurance being used.
Paying for doctor visits, surgeries, and prescription medications.
What is a health insurance network?
A group of healthcare providers contracted with an insurance company.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having health insurance?
Advantages include access to medical care. Disadvantages may include premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
What is auto insurance?
Coverage that protects against financial loss in the event of an accident involving a vehicle.
Who needs auto insurance?
Anyone who owns and operates a vehicle.