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- Whole life insurance
- Also called permanent life insurance, it offers long-term protection, fixed premiums and cash value
- Wire transfer
- Electronic payment service for transferring funds by wire; transfers are guaranteed funds for the recipient, meaning that the payment cannot be revoked by the sender after the transfer
- Workers compensation coverage
- Can pay for an injured employee's medical treatment and replace part of lost wages if a job-related injury causes lost time from work