Types of Insurance Essentials * 07/16/96 Types of Insurance Essentials The Essentials to Take Charge of Your Finances *

What is Insurance? Risk is the uncertainty about a situation’s outcome- may be an unpredictable event which leads to loss or damage Insurance is an arrangement between an individual (consumer) and an insurer (insurance company) to protect the individual against risk

Why is it important to have insurance? Helps limit financial losses when an accident occurs Helps an individual/family be prepared for the unexpected Plays a large role in most financial management plans

What is an Insurance Policy? A policy is a contract between the individual and the insurer specifying the terms of the insurance arrangements A deductible is the amount paid out of pocket by the policyholder for the initial portion of a loss before the insurance coverage begins- the deductible is stated in the policy A premium is a fee paid to the insurer to be covered under specified terms outlined in the policy A policyholder is a consumer who purchases the policy

Types of Insurance Types of Insurance Automobile Health Life Homeowners/ Renters Disability Life

Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance - arrangement between an individual (consumer) and insurer (insurance company) to protect the individual against risk from automobile accidents Uninsured or underinsured motorists insurance Medical payment insurance Physical damage insurance Liability insurance Collision Comprehensive

Types of Auto Insurance Liability Insurance covers the insured if injuries or damages are caused to other people or their property Medical Payment Insurance covers injuries sustained by the driver of the insured vehicle or any passenger regardless of fault It also covers family members injured as passengers in any car, pedestrians, or bicyclists It is the minimum amount of insurance required by law for automobiles

Types of Auto Insurance Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists Insurance covers injury or damage to the driver, passengers, or the vehicle caused by a driver with insufficient insurance Physical Damage Insurance covers damages caused to the vehicle Collision – covers a collision with another object, car, or from a rollover Comprehensive – covers all physical damage losses except collision and other specified losses Why would an individual want automobile insurance coverage beyond liability (the minimum required by law)?

Why would it be important to have health insurance? * 07/16/96 Health Insurance Health insurance provides protection against financial losses resulting from injury, illness, and disability May cover hospital, surgical, dental, vision, long-term care, prescription, or other major expenditures Specific coverage depends upon the individual policy Health care costs are extremely high Large medical expenses could deplete an individual’s savings Why would it be important to have health insurance? Updated statistic and source *

Health Insurance May be purchased by the individual or through their employer Individual’s often seek coverage for dependents (spouses and children) Many health insurance policies offer dependent coverage but there is no requirement to do so If dependent coverage is offered, children may stay on their parent’s health care plan until age 26 with no stipulations Federal government website to learn about health insurance and compare policies: http://www.healthcare.gov/index.html

Life Insurance Life insurance is a contract between an insurer and policyholder specifying a sum to be paid to a beneficiary upon the insured’s death A beneficiary is the recipient of any policy proceeds if the insured person dies Provides money for family members or dependents when a wage earner dies A dependent is a person who relies on someone else financially

What Covers This Risk? While driving, you hit and injure a pedestrian in a crosswalk Automobile!

What Covers This Risk? After losing her husband to a heart attack, a wife is left alone to care for 2 children Life!

What Covers This Risk? You need a cast after breaking an ankle while roller-blading Health!

Disability Insurance Disability Insurance replaces a portion of one’s income if they become unable to work due to illness or injury Insurance typically pays between 60-70% of one’s full-time wage Factors such as the length or severity of a disability influence the percentage of income a person will receive

Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s Insurance -combines property and liability insurance into one policy to protect a home from damage costs due to perils Peril -an event which may cause a financial loss like fire, falling trees, lightning and others Property Insurance -protects the insured from financial losses due to destruction or damage to property or possessions Liability Insurance- protects the insured party from being held liable for other’s financial losses

Renter’s Insurance Renter’s Insurance protects the insured from loss of the contents of the dwelling rather than the dwelling itself Necessary because a landlord’s insurance policy on the dwelling does not cover the renter’s personal possessions Covers major perils, provides liability protection and provides for additional living expenses if the dwelling is rendered uninhabitable

What Covers This Risk? Your rented apartment is broken into and your computer is stolen Renters!

What Covers This Risk? You are injured in an automobile accident and are unable to work for 2 months Disability!

What Covers This Risk? Your garage was destroyed by a fire which started by a lightning bolt hitting your home Homeowners!

Summary What is insurance? What is the purpose of insurance? An arrangement between an individual (consumer) and an insurer (insurance company) to protect the individual against risk The purpose of insurance is to help individuals limit their financial losses when an accident occurs

Summary What is a premium and a deductible? What are the different types of insurance? A premium is the fee paid to the insurer to be covered under the specified terms A deductible is the amount paid out of pocket by the policy holder for the initial portion of a loss before the insurance coverage begins Automobile Life Homeowner’s/Renter’s Health Disability

What Covers This Risk? Sick at home from food poisoning after eating a carnival corndog Nothing!

What Covers This Risk? While driving, you have brake failure. You hit a telephone pole and cause damage to the front of the car Automobile!

What Covers This Risk? While driving to the mall, you are pulled over and receive a speeding ticket Nothing!

What Covers This Risk? A daughter, who is financially responsible for her mother’s nursing home bills, dies from an undetected heart defect Life!

What Covers This Risk? A doctor diagnoses a child with tonsillitis during a visit to a clinic Health!