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The Value of a Dollar: How Insurance Protects in a Changing Economy

Written by Arnold Insurance | Mar 15, 2022 2:00:00 PM

In our current changing and somewhat unstable economy, you can rest assured that you are getting the best value and investment when you purchase insurance protection for yourself and your business. Keep in mind, insurance has a far more profound effect on our society than we initially perceive. 

Insurance successfully manages, diversifies and absorbs the risks of individuals and businesses alike. In fact, insurance is often a precondition for the development of other productive activities, such as buying a home or starting or expanding a business, which all contribute to a thriving economy. Conversely, insurance can help protect individuals in a changing economy, similar to the one we find ourselves in right now. Read on to learn how insurance serves to protect a changing economy:

Insurance Enhances Financial Security and Peace of Mind

It is obvious that inflation is on the rise. This can be intimidating as many workers demand higher wages at their place of employment and common goods such as gas and groceries are at an all-time high. There are some purchases that don’t lose their value, however, over time, and actually serve to protect you financially. Insurance coverage is one of these purchases.

Insurance Allows Entrepreneurs to Pave The Way for The Future

Small businesses are the backbone of our country. Without the entrepreneurial spirit, our society and economy would essentially crumble. Insurance allows business owners and start-ups to stay successful long-term, staying safe from risk, growing their footprint, and thriving financially. 

In fact, according to the Geneva Association, “Insurance should be perceived not only as a protection mechanism but more importantly as a partnership that allows individuals and businesses to spread their wings and go where they might otherwise not have dared to go.”

Insurance Stabilizes During Times of Crisis

Insurance itself addresses two fundamental human emotions, fear and hope. Insurance eases the financial burden of sudden misfortune and loss in the form of monetary compensation or other provisions that can sometimes mean the difference between financial security and bankruptcy.

Insurance Contributes to Society and Economic Growth

The following are real-world ways that insurance contributes to the economic growth of society: 

  • It allows different risks to be managed more effectively. This means that businesses or individuals do not have to burden the risk of achievement alone. 

  • It enhances peace of mind. As mentioned above, hope is very important to the health of society. Peace in mind can be enhanced with the backing of insurance, providing hope. 

  • It is a risk management mechanism at its most fundamental level, which means that it compensates when a catastrophe occurs, this means businesses can spread their wings as mentioned before without fear.

Insurance is an Important Investment in Today’s Volatile Economy

It is indeed important to remember why insurance continues to be such an established product in our modern world, it answers some of our most basic needs. It is generally far less costly in the long run to be insured than uninsured, and it serves to provide us steady protection no matter the state of the economy or when disaster strikes.