15 fact about insurance
Insurance is a financial product that helps protect individuals or businesses from financial loss due to unexpected events or risks.- Insurance is typically purchased for protection against risks such as accidents, fires, natural disasters, theft, and medical expenses.
- Insurance is typically purchased through an insurance company or broker, who assesses the level of risk and determines the cost of the insurance coverage.
- There are different types of insurance available, including life, health, auto, home, and business insurance.
- Insurance policies have terms and conditions that outline the coverage provided and the exclusions or limitations of the policy.
- Insurance policies typically require payment of a premium, which is a regular payment made to the insurance company to maintain coverage.
- Insurance policies may also have a deductible, which is a set amount that must be paid before the insurance company covers the remainder of the loss.
- Insurance policies may also have a limit, which is the maximum amount the insurance company will pay out for a covered loss.
- Insurance companies use actuaries to determine the likelihood and cost of risks, and to set premiums and deductibles accordingly.
- Insurance companies may also offer additional coverages or endorsements for an additional premium, such as flood or earthquake coverage for homeowners.
- Insurance claims are made by policyholders when a covered loss occurs, and are reviewed and processed by the insurance company.
- Insurance fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of facts or circumstances in order to obtain an insurance payout.
- Insurance regulations vary by state, with each state having its own insurance department or commission that oversees insurance companies and policies.
- The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, expanded access to health insurance for millions of Americans and introduced new regulations for the insurance industry.
- Insurance has a long history, with the first known insurance contract dating back to ancient Babylon in the 18th century BC.
