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Chapter 11, Problem 1RQ
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To discuss: Purpose of insurance and the term liability and the way individual is benefited from insurance.

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Insurance protects people as a result of unexpected events from potential financial damages or liability. Insurance’s primary function is to maintain the existing wealth level, insurance will guarantee that an individual family’s life style continues, medical bills are covered, any damage to home and car is covered and person’s personal assets are protected from any liability.

The word “liability” means that a person may have to pay other people for harm that he caused to them or their property. Once people seek insurance benefits, they receive benefit from knowing that their personal assets are covered.

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