The Fiji Times

Security in many different situations

- By LOSALINI VUKI      

INSURANCE is one of those things we forget about until we need it.

That is why National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is celebrated on June 28 every year.

It reminds us to get a policy on your life, car, or home that could save you and your family at the worst times the future holds.

According to the website nationalda­ycalendar.com, insurance offers security, covering loved ones, and recovering losses in the event of damage, illness, or death.

“It offers protection but over time the value of our homes and the items in them may appreciate or change,” reported the website.

“What was once worth $100,000 a decade ago, may be worth much more today.

Be sure your policies keep up with the values.

No matter where we live, replacing everything we own would be difficult if disaster struck.

From the first-time apartment to the 30-year mortgage, our possession­s, property, loved ones and even those who visit deserve the protection that comes with homeowners or renters policy.”

Below are some things to consider and also observe the opportunit­ies to learn more about the types of policies available, too. Get a free quote – This is a great way for renters or anyone considerin­g a new policy to comparison shop Evaluate your current possession­s

How has your family changed? Has your family grown up or have family members moved away? How many pets do you have?

Do you plan to buy a new home?

Do you need flood insurance?

Are there big changes ahead that will influence the amount of insurance you will need?

The website adds that while insurance doesn’t cover everything, it does ease the cost burden should a disaster strike.

“Other policies to review include your automobile and life insurance policies,” reports nationalda­ycalendar.com.

“Annual enrollment­s for health insurance take place at various times of the year.

Making sure you know when your enrollment period begins and ends gives you an opportunit­y to make needed changes.

It also serves as a reminder to use up any flexible savings account funds before you lose them.

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Left: Insurance offers security, covering loved ones, and recovering losses in the event of damage, illness, or death. Picture: GGF.ORG.UK
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Picture: FUTUREADY.COM Left: Be sure your policies keep up with the values.
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Picture: XIBMS. COM While insurance doesn’t cover everything, it does ease the cost burden should a disaster strike.

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