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  2. Insurance: Definition, How It Works, and Main Types of Policies

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    Insurance is a contract (policy) in which an insurer indemnifies another against losses from specific contingencies or perils. There are many types of insurance policies....

  3. Insurance: Everything you need to know | Insurance Business...

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    What is the main purpose of insurance? Insurance plays a vital role in the lives of individuals, businesses, and various entities by ensuring protection against unforeseen events and...

  4. What Is The Purpose of Insurance? - AskMoney.com

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    Insurance is there to offer a financial payout — by paying for the insurance, either monthly or annually, you are protecting yourself from future risks. These could be health risks, sudden death, financial loss, protecting children, and more.

  5. Insurance 101: Definition, Components and Benefits - MoneyGeek

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    Insurance is a contract between an individual and an insurance company in which the carrier agrees to provide the insured with a set amount of financial reimbursement after a covered loss.

  6. Insurance is an agreement between an individual policy (or a business) and an insurance company. Under this agreement, the policyholder pays premiums to the insurer in exchange for financial compensation in the event of a covered incident.

  7. Insurance 101 - III

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    Sharing, or pooling, of risk is the central concept of the business of insurance. The idea has the beauty of simplicity combined with practicality. If risks—chances of loss—can be divided among many members of a group, then they need fall but lightly on any single member of the group.

  8. What is Insurance and Why is it Important? | Grange Insurance

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    Insurance is a financial safety net, helping you and your loved ones recover after something bad happens — such as a fire, theft, lawsuit or car accident. When you purchase insurance, you’ll receive an insurance policy, which is a legal contract between you and your insurance provider.

  9. What Is Insurance: Definition & How It Works - MetLife

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    Overall, the purpose of insurance is to help provide security, stability, and support in times of need. Having insurance may allow you to live your life with fewer worries, knowing you have a financial safety net in place.

  10. Insurance - Investopedia

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    Insurance is a broad topic that includes protections of homes, cars or boats, personal health, and life itself. It is designed to protect against financial loss resulting from unforeseen...

  11. What Is Insurance? | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

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    What Is Insurance Used For? Broadly speaking, insurance provides financial protection in the event of the unexpected – be it the cost of visiting a doctor for a checkup, replacing...