by Jerry Bruner

Hedging risk: The main purpose of insurance is the hedge the risk of loss. The risk-bearing onus is shifted from the owner of the insured item also referred to as the insured to the insurer. A policy premium is paid to the insurer and in return you get a guarantee against larger losses. If a quantity can be attached to a risk, it can normally be insured.

Motor insurance: car vehicle insurance is coverage for events having an negative impact on any vehicles including trucks, cars and motorbikes. Accidents on the road as well as liabilities arising from these accidents are covered by the insurance. The insured party and vehicle as well as other parties involved in the accident can be covered by the policy. All depending on the cover you choose. Individual factors and traits have an affect on the premium paid including your age, sex, marital status and vehicle brand. If you buy a vehicle on lease agreement you are forced to take-out insurance until full loan amount is settled.

Excess: Excess is a very common term in the insurance industry. An excess payment refers to a fixed amount payable every time your insured vehicle is repaired in terms of the insurance policy. Compulsory excess refers to minimum payment insurer wants from insured in event of claim. Voluntary excess is an offer by the insured to pay higher amount of excess to reduce insurance premium. Compulsory excess is the basic excess. Voluntary excess is added on the basic compulsory amount.

Hazard Insurance: Hazard Insurance is also known as Home Insurance. The insurance combines personal as well as liability coverage, thus you are covered in both accidents as well as losses related to homes, buildings and structures. One premium per month is enough to cover all hazards specified in the policy. Your premiums will be calculated on the amount of money it will take to rebuild or replace the building or structure. You need not only cover your buildings in the policy but also related items.

Cover limited: Some natural occurrences or consequences resulting from Acts of God are not covered by the policy. Keep in mind that separate or totally different insurance coverage will be necessary in these instances.

Life Assurance: Life Insurance covers risk events related to a persons life as well as health. The value of the insurance derives from the financial chaos resulting from the health or mortality event and not from the event itself. Premiums are payable either monthly or once-off lump sum. Benefits will be paid-out upon policy specified event happening usually large, once-off amount. Burial costs as well as specified bills due at time of event may be covered by the policy, if specified. Note that specific events and circumstances can nullify the policy, for example suicide.

Fixed Annuity: Annuities are a subset of life insurance. They can take the form of a fixed annuity like an indexed annuity, immediate annuity, or the like. They all specialize in saving or paying out.

Health Insurance: The purpose of Health insurance is to give you peace of mind that should you get sick and need hospitalization or medication that related costs will be covered. The insurance can be taken-out from private companies or government subsidized. Medicare coverage and or Medicaid insurance have certain eligibility criteria. They are issued by the government to help in retirement or poverty. Individual or Group coverage is available. Group coverage is very popular among employers who want to give employees Health Care Benefits as added bonus to their existing income package. Disability as well as extended duration nursing can also covered under the policy. Premiums or taxes are paid and medical expenses paid in turn.

Limitations: Exclusions and limitations on Health insurance may apply. In these instances partial or full costs will have to be carried by the insured.

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