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What's something you genuinely just don't understand? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I can explain it very simply. In the US (and I assume worldwide) insurance is an industry that exists to collect premiums and deny claims. The business model is highly successful because if consumers do not wish to participate, the government will assist them by making it mandatory.