Riders

Riders in the insurance industry are optional add-ons to an insurance policy that allow consumers to tailor their coverage to their specific needs. These contractual amendments provide additional benefits or amend the terms of the policy's coverage, often for an extra fee. Riders can be attached to many types of insurance policies, including life, health, and property insurance.

For example, in a life insurance policy, a popular rider is the term conversion rider, which gives the policyholder the right to convert their term life policy into a permanent one without undergoing further medical exams.

The flexibility offered by riders is a significant advantage for policyholders. They can enhance a basic insurance policy by adding protection for scenarios that are not covered in the standard agreement.