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Plain-language definitions of insurance terms.
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Term Life
Life insurance that covers you for a fixed period (often 10–30 years). Pays a death benefit only if you die during the term; no cash value.
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Total Loss
When the cost to repair a damaged vehicle exceeds a set percentage of its value, the insurer declares it a total loss and pays its actual cash value instead of...
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