Types of Insurance

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Objective

I can explain the fundamental differences between various insurance policies and their relevance to personal finance.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define insurance and explain its purpose in managing financial risk.

2

Describe the key differences between life insurance and health insurance.

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Exit ticket

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During a severe storm, a tree fell on Michael's house, causing significant damage to the roof and structure. Which type of insurance would help cover the costs of repairing the damage to his house? Aisha is starting a small business delivering baked goods. To legally operate her delivery van, which type of insurance is she required to have, and what does it protect against? James recently had a heart attack and needs ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation. Which type of insurance would help cover his medical bills and hospitalization costs?

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