6.3 Buying insurance

In this section:

• 6.3.1 Where you can get insurance
• 6.3.2 Choosing an insurance agent or broker
• 6.3.3 Choosing an insurance company
• 6.3.4 Tips for buying insurance
• 6.3.5 Video: Tips for buying insurance
• 6.3.6 Making a claim
• 6.3.7 Case study: Reading the fine print
• 6.3.8 Read the fine print
• 6.3.9 Consumer rights and responsibilities
• 6.3.10 Insurance fraud
• 6.3.11 Summary of key messages

Introduction

What's the best way to buy insurance? How can you get the best deal? What happens when you make an insurance claim?

This section covers what you need to know about buying and using insurance. In it you will learn:

• where you can buy insurance
• what questions to ask when purchasing insurance
• how to make an insurance claim
• what your rights and responsibilities are in buying and owning insurance
• how to avoid insurance fraud.