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When applying for a loan or new credit card, the lender might offer you credit insurance — a policy you can either pay for upfront or roll into your monthly payments. But what is credit insurance?

As environmental, social and governance factors continue to reshape the financial landscape, many investors are left wondering about the future of credit insurance in sectors facing ESG pressures.

Personal loan credit insurance is an optional policy that covers your loan payments in case of specific unforeseen events like unemployment, disability or death. While the coverage can be costly, it ...