A lesson in Risk Management “Plan B”

BY RALPH UMANSKY, CFP

My Eyeglasses Broke, A lesson in Risk Management “Plan B”I have been wearing glasses since I was 16 years old. Many decades ago! Contracts, small print, long hours at computer screens- my RX lenses are trifocals, complex + expensive.

So, a couple of years ago, upon upgrading lenses, I was offered a second pair for $400 more…
Just in case.

For 2 years, I wondered why I had bothered! Glasses dropped, no problems… Then this morning, my eyeglasses slowly crashed to the floor and broke.
I felt helpless…

Blurry without glasses, couldn’t read, certainly couldn’t drive or function effectively, let alone run a business!
During Covid, how long would it take to get a replacement pair?
My “Plan B’ was to keep the second pair in my car. Major disaster averted!

This reminded me of why I am in the business of providing life insurance, living benefits, and life insurance company investments (with guarantees and possible creditor protection)

Insurance costs money but offers you “Plan B” when you most need it!

  • If a major risk were to occur, will your finances be able to withstand it?
  • When was the last time that you reviewed your life insurance and living benefits to make sure the plan is current, flexible, and suitable?
  • Are your Wills and Powers of Attorney up to date?
  • How about your computer backup and IT strategy?
  • … And yes, would a second pair of glasses help you sleep at night?

Ralph Umansky is the Owner, Independent Life Insurance + Living Benefits Broker at BestPlan Financial Strategies Inc.

With over 20 years insurance experience, self-employed for almost 4 decades, he can offer personal insurance solutions more in focus with your needs.

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