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Different types of insurance: how they work!

Insurance is a type of financial service that covers different areas of life. It can relate to health, goods, and others. Understand better how insurance works.

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Discover different types of insurance: protection for you and your assets!

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So, get to know the different types of insurance! Source: Pexels.

Different types of insurance are offered daily across the country, but how do these services work? Therefore, it is important to understand that this service is growing more and more along with the country's development.

This happens because insurance has financial advantages due to the principle of prevention. This way, an amount is spent in an organized and controlled manner so that, in case of unforeseen circumstances, you do not have to spend a large amount of money.

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Furthermore, do you want to know more about what insurance is, how it works and which types are most present on the market? So, keep reading this text to understand everything about the subject!

What is insurance and what is it for?

Insurance is a service offered by a financial institution to protect your goods, assets and loved ones. There are different types of insurance that work in different ways in different areas of life.

Firstly, an agreement must be made between you and the insurance company. This way, by charging a monthly fee, you are protected in possible situations that relate to the type of insurance you chose.

For example, if you have car insurance and damage your vehicle in an accident. If you don't have insurance, you will have to spend a large amount of money to get everything back. 

On the other hand, if you have insurance, you are protected and the insurance institution pays out the money. Thus, insurance works as preventive plans for unexpected expenses!

Insurance policy

Therefore, there are different types of insurance for different types of assets, such as: housing, automobile, life, health, among others. But don't worry, we'll explain all the differences below.

However, it is important to understand that regardless of what you want to protect with insurance, there will be a Policy. In other words, every insurance has a document known as an Insurance Policy.

But what is this? The policy is a contract that specifies everything that is insured, that is, protected by that insurance. With different types of insurance, it's important to keep an eye on the policy and understand how they work.

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Furthermore, a policy contains the data of the insured and the insurer. In other words, who hires and who provides the service. Furthermore, other data that the policy includes are: validity and values!

Deadlines

Therefore, it is important to better understand how the validity of plans for different types of insurance works. So, pay attention to the grace period. But what does it mean?

The grace period is the time between signing the contract and the moment the insurance becomes valid. During this period, you and your insured asset are still covered by insurance protection. So be careful!

In other words, if an accident happens, there will be no financial compensation! This period may vary according to the contract. Therefore, it is important to understand how the contracted insurance clauses and types of coverage work.

Why use insurance?

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But, is it worth taking out insurance? Source: Pexels.

Firstly, taking out insurance is an act of prevention and financial planning. In other words, it is much easier for you to manage and manage a fixed installment per month within your expenses, than a large unexpected amount.

Thus, insurance can often become a synonym for savings and savings, even more so when related to expensive goods. Often the amount of compensation in the event of an accident will be higher than the installments paid.

On the other hand, sometimes you will never need to claim your insurance! But, do you want to pay to see it?

Furthermore, with an insurance policy, you literally feel safer. This is because you know that you are protected if any unexpected situation happens! Now that you know everything about insurance, find out about the different types.

What are the different types of insurance available and how do they work?

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After all, what are the types? Source: Pexels.

Firstly, did you know that it is possible to take out different types of insurance for you, your assets and even third parties? This way, you can protect family members and even your pets! The different types of insurance meet different profiles and objectives.

Personal

Well, personal insurance is that which concerns the individual. Of course there is no price on someone's life. But, in the event of accidents or fatalities, personal insurance can provide financial compensation.

In this way, personal insurance is related to the integrity of people and works with different types of areas. This way, you can take out insurance for yourself or other people in your family.

In fact, the insurance company MetLife is an insurance possibility. Thus, they offer protection in case of serious illnesses, fractures and injuries, and hospitalization for accidents or illnesses. Furthermore, it is possible to have life insurance!

Furthermore, check out some examples of these types of insurance:

  • Health insurance;
  • Life insurance;
  • Disability insurance;
  • Personal accident insurance.

Property or Damage

This is one of the most common types of insurance. They offer compensation and compensation for an asset, your property. Thus, it is more common in homes, cars and other possessions.

In fact, the more expensive the product, well, the more interesting and advantageous it is to take out insurance! So, a great example of damage insurance is home insurance.

Like, for example, the one offered by Seguro Hómin, which protects your home against theft and natural disasters, depending on the plan chosen.

Below, see a list of some types of insurance in this category.

  • Car insurance;
  • Engineering insurance;
  • Home insurance;
  • Multi-risk insurance;
  • Credit insurance;
  • Insurance against pecuniary losses;
  • Theft insurance;
  • Transport insurance;
  • Fire insurance.

Civil responsability

Do you want to know how these types of insurance work? Well, this is a modality that protects you in unexpected moments, when you somehow affect someone else's asset or property.

For example, if you have a pet and it accidentally destroys property belonging to a neighbor or a person on the street. In this situation, if you are insured, the insurance company can compensate the third party targeted by your pet.

Furthermore, this type of insurance is also very common for companies to protect themselves against damages related to their consumers. Below are some different types of civil liability insurance:

  • Third-party car insurance;
  • Hunter Insurance;
  • Insurance for potentially dangerous dogs;
  • Insurance for production of electricity for own consumption;
  • Insurance for recreational nautical vehicles.

In fact, AB Pétis insurance is ideal for incidents involving your pet. Thus, in addition to protecting your pet's life, you protect your pocket from surprising expenses. Enjoy and see how to hire below!

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How to join Pétis Insurance: take care of your pet and your wallet

You can simulate your AB Pétis Insurance online, through the website. It's simple, easy and fast. Find out how to join by following our step-by-step guide.

About the author  /  Filipe Travanca

Bachelor in History and Audiovisual from the University of São Paulo. Passionate about writing and literature, he works as a screenwriter, editor and short story writer, exploring the most varied themes and subjects. A very curious person, who likes to study a little bit of everything and share this learning in his texts.

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