Latte Money 101

Insurance 101

The parts of a policy, the risks it transfers and the coverage it actually promises.

10 lessons · about 40 minutes

In this series

Start at the top. Take it one idea at a time.

  1. 01What Is Insurance?Insurance is a contract that transfers specified financial risks to an insurer in exchange for a premium.4 min
  2. 02RiskInsurance risk is the possibility of an event that creates a financial loss. Insurance is most useful for risks that would be difficult to absorb yourself.4 min
  3. 03PremiumsA premium is the price you pay for insurance coverage. Premiums depend on the type and amount of risk the insurer is taking.4 min
  4. 04DeductiblesA deductible is the portion of a covered claim that you pay before the insurer pays the remaining eligible amount.4 min
  5. 05Coverage LimitsA coverage limit is the maximum amount an insurer will pay for specified coverage under a policy.4 min
  6. 06ExclusionsAn exclusion is an event, condition or type of loss that an insurance policy does not cover.4 min
  7. 07Life InsuranceLife insurance pays a death benefit when the insured person dies while covered. Its purpose is to address a financial need created by that death.4 min
  8. 08Term and Permanent Life InsuranceTerm life insurance covers a defined period. Permanent life insurance is designed for lifetime coverage while the policy remains in force and may build cash value.4 min
  9. 09Disability InsuranceDisability insurance can replace part of your income if illness or injury prevents you from working, subject to the policy terms.4 min
  10. 10Home InsuranceHome insurance can protect a home, belongings, liability and additional living costs, but coverage depends on the policy and exclusions.4 min

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