Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Insurance
On the day we need to make an insurance claim it is then that we most appreciate our decision to actually choose a policy. This is when we apply for the benefits of the claim because we are now entitled to them. Just because we make a claim it doesn’t mean that it will automatically be granted; the insurance company might refuse to pay if they believe they have a good reason to do so. If they do decide to pay out then in a lot of cases we won’t see any of the money, but instead it will be given directly to those who provided the service that the insurance covered. For example, if we have health insurance the insurer will usually pay the money claimed directly to the health care facility.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Basic Financial Concepts, Insurance, Personal Finance
A deductible is something that is most associated with insurance policies. It is important for anyone who is choosing many types of insurance to understand what a deductible is and how it affects them. If an insurance policy does come with this type of clause then it could mean that if you have a need to make a claim you might not be entitled to anything back.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Insurance
When it comes to insurance one of the most important things to consider is the insurance premium. This is the amount of money that you need to keep paying if you want to ensure that the policy stays active. If you fail to pay the insurance premium then this will usually mean that the insurance is not valid. There are plenty of examples of people who were late paying their life insurance premium and died before they could get around to it; this means that there family were left with nothing.
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