Insurance Policies are contractual agreements between an insurer and an insured individual that provides financial protection against losses. Coursera's Insurance Policies catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of insurance, the types of insurance policies such as life, health, auto, and property insurance, and their structure, terms, and conditions. You'll learn the role of insurance in risk management, principles of underwriting, policy formulation, claims processing, and the regulatory and legal aspects affecting insurance policies. This knowledge will be instrumental whether you are aiming for a career in the insurance industry, seeking to better understand your personal insurance needs, or aiming to make informed decisions in business and personal finance.