1. Section 22.1 ~ Objectives Common insurance terminology How to lower some insurance costs

2. An insurance policy is a legal contract between a person buying insurance (policyholder) and an insurance company.  The buyer pays an agreed-upon amount of money to the ins. Co.  The ins. Co. agrees to pay for losses caused by such events as automobile accidents, theft, or injuries.

3. An insurance Policy explains:  Who is covered  Types of losses for which the company will pay  Amounts the company will pay  The cost of the insurance

4. An insurance policy describes a policyholder’s coverage  Coverage refers to losses that an insurance company agrees to cover  The amount of coverage is the actual dollar amount that will be paid by the company in case of a loss Exclusions are losses that are not covered

5. An insurance benefit is the money paid by an insurance co. for a loss The beneficiary is the person, usually the policyholder, to whom the benefit is paid

6. A premium is the amount of money a policyholder pays for insurance  They can usually be paid in installments or one time (usually a discount)

7. A deductible is the portion of the cost of a loss that an insurance policyholder pays before the insurance pays the remaining cost The higher the deductible, the lower the cost of your premiums

8. You can insure almost anything! Professional dancers and models have their legs insured………. Jennifer Lopez has an insurance policy for her butt! 27 million

9. Automobile Insurance Health Insurance Dental Insurance Homeowner’s Insurance Renter’s Insurance Cell Phone List goes on…………..

10. Include:  Unemployment  Workers’ compensation  Medicare  Medicaid

11. A few tips………….  Know the type you want/need  Shop Around for coverage and costs  Ask about different premium costs w/different deductibles  Don’t buy more coverage then you need, or less then you need

12. The craziness of it is…………… Insurance companies are less willing to insure you if they believe you are more likely to use the insurance Young drivers & people with poor driving records pay high premiums (25) People with poor health habits have a hard time finding affordable insurance.

13. Objectives Why it’s important to own home insurance The five types of Auto insurance What factors influence auto insurance premiums Basic knowledge of how insurance works, and why you need it, will help (and protect) you throughout your life

14. Renters insurance covers your belongings up to a set amount, minus your deductible Homeowners protects your house and its contents against losses due to fire and theft Supplemental insurance is usually needed to cover floods and earthquakes

15. Most states have laws requiring drivers to have insurance ~Types of Insurance~ The types of auto insurance coverage are: Liability Insurance Medical Payments Insurance Collision Insurance Comprehensive insurance Uninsured Motorist Coverage

16. Liability insurance is insurance that covers damages or injury for which you are responsible It covers damage to the other car but doesn’t cover your injuries or damage to your car

17. Covers your medical expenses and the medical payments of your passengers Many policies will only cover up to $5,000 per per person

18. This covers the cost of repairs to your car that are the result from an accident It also covers damage to your car caused by an uninsured person

19. Insurance that covers damage to your car other than a collision; like theft, fire, or vandalism

20. Protects you against drivers who do not have liability insurance You may not need it if you have medical payments or health coverage

21. To limit delays and disagreements, some states have a no-fault system Under this system, policyholders have their claims paid by their own insurance company, no matter who is at fault

22. Ways to control or lower the cost of your auto insurance premiums are to: Shop around & get estimates from at least 3 companies Drive carefully; take advantage of safe-driver discounts (points add a surcharge for years) Take driver education classes Buy only the coverage you need Raise your deductibles Take advantage of insurance discounts