Insurance for Dummies

Now updated -- your guide to getting the best insurance policy

Are you intimidated by insurance? Have no fear -- this easy-to-understand guide explains everything you need to know, from getting the most coverage at the best price to dealing with adjusters, filing claims, and more. Whether you're looking for personal or business insurance, you'll see how to avoid common pitfalls, lower your costs, and get what you deserve at claim time.

Take your insurance on the road -- manage your personal automobile risks, handle special situations, insure recreational vehicles, and deal with insurance adjusters

Understand homeowner's and renter's insurance -- know what is and isn't covered by typical policies, common exclusions and pitfalls, and how to cover yourself against personal lawsuits

Buy the right umbrella policy -- discover the advantages, and coordinate your policies to cover the gaps

Manage life, health, and disability risks -- explore individual and group policies, understand Medicare basics, and evaluate long-term disability and long-term-care insurance

Open the book and find:

Strategies for handling the claims process to get what you deserve

Tips on adjusting your deductible to suit your lifestyle

How to navigate healthcare policies

Ways to reduce your risk and your premiums

Common traps and loopholes

Considerations for grads, freelancers, and remote workers