Insurance companies make money in two basic ways: prudent underwriting and investment incomeAs premiums come in, investment companies hold that money until claims are paid outIf the insurance company pays out less than it takes in, that's an underwriting profitIn addition, as the money is waiting to be paid out, insurance companies have the advant...
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