Beginners Guide to Insurance

Articles covering the basics of Insurance, books and related sites.

Estates and Wills
Death is a natural part of life. Making final arrangements in advance is important. The need to address the legal and financial issues associated with dying are equally important. This article will address the impact of estates and wills.
Fraud Basics
Insurance fraud has existed ever since the beginning of insurance as a commercial enterprise. Fraudulent claims account for a significant portion of all claims received by insurers, and cost billions of dollars annually. This article examines fraud definitions and what they mean to consumers.
Fraud Trends
An overview of fraud trends and the seriousness and impact of fraud on consumers and businesses.
Is Pet Insurance Right for You?
If you own a pet and that pet has a life-threatening medical problem, sadly, you really only have three options: pay the vet bills out of pocket, euthenize or get pet insurance. This article uncovers pet insurance: what it is, what it covers and does not cover.
More Fraud Basics
Insurance fraud is a national problem affecting every business, household, and consumer, and it is an increasingly expensive burden on our national economy. This article addresses who commits insurance fraud and who pays for insurance fraud.
Rest in Peace
Today, an increasing number of people are prearranging their own funerals and making plans for their final arrangements. This article will uncover insurance options for prearranging a funeral.
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Take Advantage of Open Enrollment
This is a general overview of what options might be available through your Employer.
The Final Expense Dilemma
No one likes to think about death—or about their own funeral—even though it is an inevitable part of life. Some people never make any final plans, while others delay doing so until the last minute, because it is not something they wish to face.
The Policies You Need!
You can find an insurance policy to cover almost anything imaginable but only a handful of policies are actually ones that you need to have. Read this article to discover which policies you need.
The Real Function(s) of Insurance
You might be wondering as you are facing another high insurance bill, why do we need insurance? It may seem as if the only function of insurance companies is to take your money, but that is not their only function. If you were to have a loss, all of those insurance premium payments would be well wor
There's Insurance for That?
There is insurance for every imaginable occurrence. From damaged wedding dress to insuring body parts. Read about some insurance protection you may not have known about.