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Insurance versus assurance: what is the difference?Released on = May 27, 2005, 7:57 am Press Release Author = bigmouthmedia.com Industry = Financial Press Release Summary = What is the difference between the use of the terms“insurance” and “assurance” in financial products? Press Release Body = The world of finance is extremely complicated and there are many factors to consider when choosing any financial protection product. When looking for a policy you need to know what you are looking for and what is on offer in order that you get the right cover for your needs. One thing that many people find confusing is the specific use of the term“insurance” and the use of “assurance”. What are the differences between them? In general, the term insurance refers to providing cover for an event that might happen while assurance is the provision of cover for an event that is certain to happen. For the purposes of financial provisions, a life insurance policy provides cover for
a set period of time. If the worst were to happen during that time (and there are
no complications), then the insurance company will be required to pay out the agreed
sum to the beneficiary. The only time the policy has any real monetary value is if Life assurance is different from insurance, and will always result in a payment. This is achieved by combining an investment element along with and an insured sum. This means that over time the value of the policy can increase as the investment bonuses are added. If a person covered by life assurance were to die, then the insured sum would be paid out, alongside the investment bonuses which would have accrued over time. If it is necessary to cancel the policy prior to the end of any designated term period, or the death of the life being covered, then once an investment bonus has been added, the life assurance policy will have an encashment value. It is therefore possible to cash in a policy earlier than its usual termination date, in order to collect on the investment portion. It should be noted that many insurance companies place penalties for cashing in policies early. The distinction between the two terms has become increasingly blurred. This is
principally due to many companies offering both types of policy and grouping
insurance and assurance titles in similar contexts, sometimes interchanging the two
terms. Richard Brown, Chief Executive of Moneynet.co.uk, clarified the situation by More companies within the financial services industry have realised that consumers
are becoming increasingly baffled by the choice of financial products available.
Although this confusion has resulted in a certain amount of apathy, many firms are
resolving the situation by providing comprehensive information guides. This has
lead to an increase in the number of the online financial guides and glossaries that
have become available. Sites such as http://www.Moneynet/ or Web Site = http://www.moneynet.co.uk Contact Details = E-mail: INFO@MONEYNET.CO.UK Released by http://www.bigmouthmedia.com
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