What is Insurance
What is Insurance?
Introduction
Do you ever wonder about why insurance is so important, especially in countries like the U.S.?
What types of insurance are there? Why do we need it? How much does it cost?
This article covers basic information about insurance, so that you can be prepared and plan for your future.
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Insurance is a way to manage your risk. When you buy insurance,
you purchase protection against unexpected financial losses.
The insurance company pays you or someone you choose if
something bad happens to you.
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