What Insurance should be avoided?

Insurance is sold on the basis of people's fear of the future. As a result of the inability to anticipate the future, we want to ensure that we are prepared to meet our financial obligations if and when anything catastrophic happens. This anxiety is recognized by the insurance industry, which responds by providing us with an array of insurance products meant to protect us against a wide range of tragedies, ranging from disability to sickness and everything in between.

However, while we all hope that nothing awful happens to us, many of the possible catastrophes that may occur in our lives are not worth the money spent on insurance. Here, we'll walk you through insurance that you're definitely better off not having in your life.

1.     High Probability, High Financial Impact - kind of insurance should be purchased without hesitation – for example, health insurance and automobile insurance. 

2.     Low Probability, High Financial Impact - This kind has the potential to have a substantial financial impact. As a result, insurance policies such as term insurance, accidental insurance, and critical care insurance should be examined after taking into account personal circumstances and assets. 

3.     High probability with little financial impact: risk should be kept or passed to insurance firms in this instance.

4.     Low Probability, Low Financial Impact - Insurance with a low probability and a low financial impact can be completely ignored, such as credit card insurance.

 

It is possible that the likelihood of an occurrence will be determined by your work profile or personal condition. Take, for example, the situation of information technology (IT) specialists. They spend most of the day seated in front of their computers or laptop PCs. Back discomfort is one of the side effects of sitting for lengthy periods of time. This indicates that they are at a higher risk of developing physical health problems, and as a result, they are more concerned about them. Consider the case of a manufacturing corporation. There is a significant likelihood of an accident occurring in that location. As a result, it is possible that accidental insurance may be required for those who work there.

Here's a rundown of coverage that you can probably do without:

  • Insurance for travel: When travelling, it is frequently more cost effective to forego airline insurance in order to cover lost or stolen belongings. Once again, your homeowners and renters’ insurance policies should provide coverage. In addition, airlines often refund travellers up to $3,000 for domestic luggage that has been misplaced or stolen.

  • Insurance against trip cancellation: You do not require travel cancellation insurance when you travel for business or pleasure. Most airlines will allow you to amend your flight arrangements for a cost, which might range from $50 to $100 depending on the airline. It is possible that trip cancellation insurance can be beneficial if you are going to go on an expensive cruise and are scared that you will have to cancel your trip.

  • Insurance against critical sickness: If you currently have health insurance, as well as long-term care insurance, you should avoid purchasing a critical illness insurance coverage. If you contract a specific sickness, such as cancer, this insurance will solely cover you in the case of that condition. It is a complete waste of money.

  • Non-medical life insurance: is a type of insurance that does not cover medical expenses. In certain cases, you may get a letter in the mail offering your life insurance that does not require you to undergo a medical examination.

 

KEL Insurances can assist you in selecting and customizing the insurance policy for your company that will provide you with the coverage you want. Our representatives are dedicated to providing great customer service as well as straightforward suggestions.

Lars Kristiansen