# Teaching financial literacy—key to preventing underinsurance

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-financial-literacy-key-underinsurance.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/teaching-financial-literacy-key-to-preventing-underinsurance-dda3a3/

James Cook University researchers are calling for greater attention to financial literacy in schools after a new study found that people with a strong understanding of personal insurance were more likely to engage with insurance products.

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