Insurance is an "Indemnity"-contract, i.e to Indemnify the an uncertain loss happens in the future. Insurance policy/plans is there to provide protection for yourself, your investment and your business. Insurance is chiefly a risk-management tool meant to offer financial protection to your dependents in the unfortunate event of your death. If you are adequately insured, your life insurance should enable your dependents – spouse, children or parents – to maintain their current lifestyle and pursue life’s financial goals till the time that they are able to set up an alternate income stream on their own.