Fulfilling The Broken Promises Of Insurance
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006Of all the people who are riding along with me on a daily basis with a hand in my pocket to divide what I earn amongst themselves, the ones I resent the most are associated with taking my money for the so-called peace of mind provided by insurance. To me, it is incredible to see how big a part insurance premiums play in all aspects of our lives, and how little actually winds up truly covering the reasons why we dupe ourselves into buying these products. The insurance game is particularly interesting in the way it has evolved to permeate so many aspects of our social infrastructure, while offering so little in return on the investment required.
No matter what sort of insurance one purchases, there are a number of intrinsic elements common to all, with some twists that deserve closer scrutiny. The primary operating principle behind buying insurance for the consumer is to pay out a premium cost that is proportionately smaller than the disastrous expense that would be incurred if a hypothetical eve (more...)
