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Please note that the information provided here is of a general nature only and for more detailed advice on what you are covered for you must refer to your policy or to your insurance company.
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These are all types of general insurance i.e. they only pay out when an insured event occurs.

General Insurance

Car insurance Pays out if you injure someone or damage someone else's property while driving. It can also cover damage to your own car
House contents insurance Covers the cost of replacing possessions lost or damaged due to unforeseen events (as detailed in the insurance policy)
House buildings insurance Pays the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home if it is damaged by unforseen events - as detailed in your insurance policy.

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Pays out if you unexpectedly have to cancel your holiday; are taken ill while away; injure somebody or damage somebody else's possessions; lose your own possessions; etc
Payment Protection Insurance sometimes referred to as Accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) insurance.
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Pays out a regular amount for a limited time - if you can't work for health reasons or redundancy
Includes Mortgage Protection ASU insurance used to cover your mortgage payments

and other creditor insurance - ASU insurance used to cover repayments for a particular loan

Private medical insurance pays your bills to 'go private' if you need medical treatment
Income protection insurance (also called permanent health insurance) Replaces part of your income if you can't work because of long-term illness or disability

Often this is a type of of non-investment insurance but, if it builds up a cash-in value, it is based on an investment-type life insurance policy.

Critical illness cover Pays out a structured settlement lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain listed life-threatening conditions, for example some types of heart attack, and some cancers.
Long-term care insurance Covers the cost of being looked after - usually in old age - if you can no longer manage on your own

Life Insurance

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Life Insurance
These are term insurance (also called protection-only life insurance) for a fixed term ie 10, 15, 20 years etc and only payable if the event (ie death) occurs within that time.
(Whole of )
Life Insurance
Whole-of-life plans are life insurance policies, designed to provide cover for an individual's whole life and pay out a lump sum when you die.

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