BOSTON (CBS) - When we buy insurance, we are buying financial protection in case an incident occurs that we cannot afford. We need insurance, even the wealthiest among us protect their families and ...

Health insurance is probably one of those things you wish you would’ve learned about in high school or as part of your undergraduate degree. While insurance plans can be complex, understanding your ...

A breakdown of the common types of commercial insurance that in-house counsel should be familiar with and key considerations before filing an insurance claim on behalf of the company.

Can I keep generating a paycheck if I get hurt? The chance that you won't be able to work at some point in your career because of a medical problem is surprisingly high: nearly one in five Americans ...

In short, the combined ratio is the measure of the premiums an insurer earns -- i.e, the revenue it collects from policy holders -- relative to the total it pays out in claims, plus its expenses. The ...

Many health industry experts have warned that consumers don't understand the health reform law's provisions, and a new study says that's because consumers don't even understand how insurance works.

Insurance can be a fantastic place to invest. But what do insurance companies actually do, and what kinds of insurance companies are there? Join The Motley Fool's Gaby Lapera and Jordan Wathen as they ...

College is an exciting time, but it can also bring new challenges. One item that families may overlook as they prepare to send their kids off is health insurance coverage. Typically, not all schools ...

Ask Warren Buffett about the importance of low long-term combined ratios. Investors who buy insurance companies with low long-term combined ratios should eventually be rewarded with superior ...