7. Dan is planning a holiday to the US to drive the west coast with his friends. He read the following on the RTÉ News website:
An unexpected trip to the hospital when travelling to countries outside of the EU could be a very costly affair. If you have private health insurance, you may be covered for overseas medical expenses, depending on your policy.
(i) What is insurance?
(ii) Apart from travel insurance and private health insurance, list two other types of insurance that Dan might have. Give a reason for each type.
(iii) When Dan takes out car insurance for driving through the US, he notices the following terms. Explain each one.
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No claims discount Policy excess
(iv) Outline one benefit and one risk of Dan taking out insurance for his holidays.
Benefit: Risk:
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Storm Roisin has devastated the west coast, costing millions in damages to houses and businesses.
(i) How might the storm impact on premiums for household insurance?
(ii) James and Caroline had insured their house for €200,000 and the actual value is €300,000. The storm caused damages to the value of €20,000. How much compensation will they receive?
(iii) Name four other insurances that they might consider.
(iv) They are looking at how to reduce their house insurance and have decided to install a burglar alarm with Netwatch. Why would the insurance company offer a discount if you have a burglar alarm?
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