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When people have enough money to cover a loss of income, personal property, or the costs of certain expenses on their own with savings or other available cash, they should self-insure. To determine whether you are able to self-insure something, you must consider the financial consequences of a loss. Do you have enough money to […]

In some way, everyone is self-insured. You are self-insured whenever you do not have an insurance policy that covers a risk. For instance, if you’re renting and don’t have renters insurance, but you go to the store and buy a stereo without realizing it, you’re self-insuring the stereo. Accepting full responsibility for the safeguarding of […]

You are self-insured whenever you do not have an insurance policy that covers a risk. For instance, if you’re renting and don’t have renters insurance, but you go to the store and buy a stereo without realizing it, you’re self-insuring the stereo. Accepting full responsibility for the safeguarding of one’s assets and, consequently, the financial […]

Eric Estevez reviewed the article and Emily Ernsberger verified its accuracy. View All Self-Insurance: What is It? When should an individual self-insure? Self-Insurance: How do you fund your own insurance? Examples of How You Can Use Self-Insurance Before deciding whether or not you should use self-insurance, it helps to know what insurance is all about. […]

insurance is easy to understand. It is customary to speak in the first person when referring to oneself. In a similar vein, the first party in a car insurance claim is the individual or organization purchasing coverage. The second party is the insurance company you buy from. In this scenario, the third party is you, […]

This article VIEW ALL explains what third-party auto insurance is and gives examples of it. It was written by Emily Delbridge and last updated on August 27, 2022. Anthony Battle reviewed it. What it covers and how it works Options: Do I Really Need It? A type of auto insurance called third-party insurance shields the […]

Your property’s buildings are covered by homeowner’s insurance. This includes both your primary residence and any other structures in the area. In addition, it provides liability protection, covers your home’s contents, movable property, and living expenses in the event of a loss. In the event of a loss, renters insurance covers your property and living […]

You can supplement your existing homeowners insurance with windstorm insurance. This kind of policy, which is also sometimes referred to as hurricane insurance, protects you in the event that a severe windstorm, hailstorm, or hurricane causes damage to your home. Mortgage lenders typically make it a condition of the loan for property owners who live […]

Reviewed by Samantha Silberstein; checked for accuracy by Jane Meacham in this article: “How Does Windstorm Insurance Work?” What is covered by windstorm insurance? What Doesn’t Cover Windstorm Insurance? Do You Need Windstorm Insurance? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Typically, homeowners insurance includes windstorm insurance as an add-on. In the event that a windstorm, such as […]

Reviewed by Samantha Silberstein; Verified by Ariana Chávez; View All What is the Insurance System? Requirements from the Bank Getting a Good Insurance Rate When Should You Purchase Insurance? It takes some effort to learn how insurance works, but knowing the fundamentals of coverage is essential to getting what you need. Being aware of what […]