Lesson 7: PROTECTING YOUR WEALTH

Lesson Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Explain the different ways of protecting your wealth

• Differentiate the different types of insurances

Discussion:
After working hard to create personal wealth, you need to protect it. People
acquire insurance to protect themselves from major financial loss. Insurance is
simply a promise of reimbursement for a loss in return for a premium paid.
When shopping for insurance products, consumers should match their needs
with what the product offers and seek out the best deal. A solid credit history is
also important because insurers use credit information to price some types of
insurance policies.
Property Insurance

Property Insurance is a form of insurance which protects a building and

its contents.
Auto Insurance

State laws require that all motor vehicles have liability insurance to
cover injury to other people or damage to their property. If you have a loan on
your vehicle, your lender will also require physical damage coverage on it.
Home Insurance
If you are renting your home or apartment, you should purchase renters
or contents insurance to cover your possessions against loss from fire or theft
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is a type of insurance coverage that covers the cost of
an insured individual’s medical and surgical expenses. Depending on the type
of health insurance coverage, either the insured pays cost out-of-pocket and is
then reimbursed, or the insurer makes payments directly to the provider.
Medical Insurance
 No one wants to worry about a trip to the emergency room wiping out
everything they have saved toward their financial goals. Many people cutback
on their medications trying to keep medical costs low – a practice that will likely
lead to worsening health and higher costs. Many Households have significant
levels of debt because they did not have medical insurance or because they
did not have savings to pay expenses that were not covered by their health
plan. Late payments and defaults on medical debt may be reported on credit
reports and affect a person’s credit score.
Disability Insurance
Disability insurance, sometimes called ‘Health and Accident Coverage’,
is a policy designed to pay out a percentage of the holder’s current wages if he
or she becomes unable to work. The two main reasons for claiming disability
insurance benefits are accidents (whether on the job or not) and debilitating
illnesses. Workers covered under disability insurance policies must prove that
they cannot perform the majority of their present duties to qualify for total
disability status.
Life Insurance

Life insurance is a form of insurance that pays monetary proceeds upon

the death of the insured covered in the policy. Essentially, a life insurance policy
is a contract between the named insured and the insurance company wherein
the insurance company agrees to pay an agreed upon sum of money to the
insured’s named beneficiary, so long as the insured’s premiums are paid current.

Personal accident insurance may also offer a cushion to families if a

member dies or is seriously injured in an accident. This kind of insurance is often
available through your employer or other provider at relatively low cost.

Life insurance is available in a number of different forms from several

companies. Each company has financial representatives who help customers
select the best insurance products for their needs. Some of the typical forms of
life insurance
Application:

If you were to apply for and avail an insurance coverage, which type would be
your top priority—property, home, auto, medical or life? Explain your answer.

Summary of the Lesson:

Property insurance is a form of insurance which protects a building and its
contents. There are a number of types of this insurance available on the market,
and when purchasing this insurance product, people should definitely consult
an insurance agent to confirm that they buy a product which is suitable for their
needs.
Health insurance is a type of insurance coverage that covers the cost of an
insured individual’s medical and surgical expenses.

Life insurance is a form of insurance that pays monetary proceeds upon the
death of the insured covered in the policy.

Suggested Links (Optional):

1. 6 Asset Protection Strategies To Shield Your Wealth

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpagliarini/2013/10/09/6-asset-protection-
strategies-to-shield-your-wealth/#725f715e199a

2. HOW TO GET A LIFE INSURANCE: TOP 10 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN

THE PHILIPPINES
https://grit.ph/life-insurance/

3. Insurance basics: 5 things you should know about insurance

https://livelearn.ca/article/money-finances/insurance-basics-5-things-you-
should-know-about-insurance/

References/Attributions:

3G E-Learning. (2018). The Entrepreneurial Mind. New York, New York.