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Risk is the likelihood that an insured event occurs, that is, an event in which the insurance company is likely to pay out a Claim. Insurance companies use Risk when determining whether to insure a home, car, or individual, and when setting Premiums. People with lower Risk generally pay lower rates, and people with higher Risk generally pay higher rates.
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Your family's needs and assets are critical considerations when determining how much life insurance to invest in. Use this four-step process to help you calculate how much life insurance you need.