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The various types of insurance and how they work can seem like a complicated process. That’s why we’d like to answer a few key questions about how our company functions.

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We’ve all heard about premiums and claims, but how do they work together within the company?

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A premium is the amount an individual or business pays for an insurance policy.

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And a claim is the amount paid out to the customer when certain conditions are met.

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Premium and claim payments are generally separated by many years,

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we make an estimate of future claims based on what we know today.

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We set money aside, or in a reserve,

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to fulfill the promises we’ve made to our customers – whether these claims come in tomorrow or in 30 years.

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We price our products to ensure an appropriate amount of premium goes directly towards paying customer claims.

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In a sense, Mutual of Omaha runs a lot like you might run your household!

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You make income,

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a good chunk of that goes to expenses and taxes,

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you put some away for a rainy day, and if you’re able, you might make some wise investments to plan for your future.

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You look at the long-term and so do we;

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because Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policy holders.

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All this helps our customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.