Why It s Important To Know All About Your Insurance Policy
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Why It’s Important to Understand Your Insurance Policy
Introduction
Life is full of uncertainties beyond our control. Events like death, accidents, and illness are unpredictable and can have a profound impact on our lives. Among these, death can have the most lasting effect on a family's future. While we can't prevent such events, we can prepare for them, and having a solid insurance policy is a crucial part of that preparation.
The Purpose of Life Insurance
Life insurance serves as a proactive measure against life’s uncertainties. It helps ensure that your family’s future is safeguarded if anything happens to you. To make this safety net effective, it’s essential to choose the right policy and fully understand its terms and coverage.
The Importance of Knowing Your Policy
A life insurance policy can only support your beneficiaries to the extent that you allow it. Therefore, selecting a policy that suits your needs is vital. It’s equally important to comprehend all the provisions and details. Learning from others’ experiences can highlight the necessity of this understanding.
A Cautionary Tale
Consider the case of Barry Norman, who learned this lesson the hard way. In a legal decision involving Avco Financial Services Realty Ltd. v. Norman, Barry and his wife Yvonne had taken a second mortgage from Avco in 1988 and added a life insurance component to it. Barry believed the insurance would cover the mortgage if something happened to either of them.
The mortgage and insurance were renewed in 1989, but by 1990, Yvonne’s illness prevented her from qualifying for renewal. She sadly passed away in 1991. When the mortgage defaulted, Avco sought payment, and Barry claimed negligence, arguing he wasn’t informed that the insurance needed renewal annually. However, the court sided with Avco, stating that Barry should have been aware of the policy's terms.
Key Takeaways
The lesson here is clear: don’t just purchase a life insurance policy. Engage with a licensed professional to ensure you choose a policy that meets your needs and that you fully understand its provisions. Especially if you’re a mortgage borrower, consider separate, adequate coverage rather than relying on lender-provided insurance, which may not prioritize your best interests.
Conclusion
Take control of your insurance policy. Make informed choices about the coverage you select to ensure that it aligns with your family’s needs and financial obligations. Understanding your policy is a critical aspect of financial planning and a responsibility you can and should manage.
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