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Insurance can be a daunting subject, especially if you’re new to purchasing it, and it can involve terms you might not be familiar with. Here are some of the more common ones you’ll encounter:
Policy: the written agreement between you and the insurance company.
Coverage: the specific protection your policy covers (like car accidents, theft, health checkups, etc.)
Exclusion: the things that the policy DOESN’T cover (for example, any damage done to your home or vehicle due to natural disaster)
Premium: the amount you pay regularly; think of it as a membership fee.
Deductible: the amount you must pay out of pocket before insurance starts to pay.
Copay: Common in health insurance; a fixed fee you pay each time you use a service.
Claim: request you make to the insurance company for something covered under your policy.
Liability: legal responsibility if you cause damage or injury.
Knowing these terms can help you ask the right questions, compare policies, and know what you’re paying for.
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