A Student's Introduction to Insurance introduces students to the underlying concepts and principles of insurance. The origins of insurance are covered followed by an introduction to the most common types of insurance: life, health and auto. The various types of life and health policies are explained as well as the coverages included in the typical auto policy. Also included are teen crash statistics, what to do if involved in an accident and important tips on reducing premiums. The material is organized in a logical and readable format and includes cartoons, quotations and humorous statements from actual claim forms to hold the reader's attention. Ideally suited for high school students as well as community based adult education programs.