In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, we’re seeing both life insurance and peril insurance claims being processed. While both offer vital financial protection, they’re founded on two very different principles: valued contracts and contracts of indemnity.

Life Insurance: A Valued Contract

Life insurance is a valued contract. The insurer agrees to pay a predetermined amount, the policy’s face value, upon the death of the insured, provided premiums are current.
If an individual holds multiple life policies, each insurer must pay the full benefit. The payout isn’t tied to the financial loss suffered but to the value agreed upon when the policy was issued.

Peril Insurance: A Contract of Indemnity

Peril insurance, such as property coverage for hurricanes, floods, or fires, is a contract of indemnity. Its goal is to restore you to your financial position before the loss, not to provide a gain.
Claims are assessed based on the extent of actual damage, and average clauses apply if the property was underinsured, reducing payouts proportionally.

Key Takeaway:

• Life insurance provides certainty in uncertainty.
• Peril insurance compensates for actual loss.

Together, they form the backbone of comprehensive financial protection, one secures your legacy, the other safeguards your assets.

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Ramoth Watson – Author

Plan for Purpose 

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