NAATI CCL Korean Insurance & Claims Practice Dialogues — Worked Examples
Insurance interpreting in Korean involves Sino-Korean financial terminology like 보험증권 (boheom-jeunggwon, insurance policy), 면책금 (myeonchek-geum, excess/deductible), and 보험금 청구 (boheom-geum cheonggu, insurance claim) that creates dense compound nouns. The formal speech-level system is strictly maintained with insurance representatives — clients use polite haeyo-che while agents employ formal explanatory registers. Honorific endings in advisory statements — 가입하시는 것이 좋겠습니다 (gaip-hasineun geosi jogesseumnida, it would be good if you enrolled, honorific) — wrap recommendations in layers of politeness requiring flattening for direct English rendering. Agglutinative verb forms compress multiple meanings: 보상받으실 수 있습니다 (bosang-badeu-sil su itsseumnida, you can receive compensation, honorific) packs passive receipt, possibility, and honorific into one verb. Korean number systems — native Korean 하나, 둘 for counting and Sino-Korean 일, 이 for larger figures — require interpreters to switch mathematical frameworks when discussing policy amounts and dates.
7 practice dialogues
Car Accident — Insurance Claim
This dialogue is between a man and a Claims Officer. The man was in a car accident and is calling about the insurance claim he submitted, including questions about rental cars and medical cover.
Good afternoon. I'm calling about the car accident claim you submitted online yesterday.
Model interpretation
안녕하세요. 어제 온라인으로 접수하신 자동차 사고 보험금 청구 건으로 전화드립니다.
네. 사고가 이틀 전에 났고 차를 운전할 수 없는 상태예요. 수리 중 대차가 제공되나요?
Model interpretation
Yes. The accident happened two days ago and the car is undriveable. Will a replacement car be provided during repairs?
Your policy includes rental car cover. You're covered for up to eighty dollars a day for a maximum of fourteen days. You can go directly to an authorised rental company.
사고 과실 비율은 어떻게 되나요? 상대가 빨간 신호를 무시했거든요.
A police report and dashcam footage make it easier to establish fault. If the other party is at fault, their insurer covers your costs including repairs and the rental car.
블랙박스 영상은 있지만 경찰 보고서는 아직이에요.
Police reports take two to four weeks. Meanwhile, back up your dashcam footage — save copies to your computer and email them to yourself as a backup.
차가 전손이면 어떻게 되나요?
If repair cost exceeds the car's market value, it's classified as a total loss. You'd receive the market value minus the excess, and the car becomes the insurer's property.
부상 치료비도 보장되나요? 목이 아파요.
Yes, your policy includes up to five thousand in personal injury cover. See a doctor and keep all receipts and medical reports. These are needed for the injury claim.
내일 의사에게 가고 인증 정비소에도 차를 가져갈게요. 블랙박스 영상은 백업했어요.
Home Insurance — Storm Damage Claim
This dialogue is between a man and a Claims Assessor. The assessor is at the man's home to inspect storm damage to the roof, furniture, and electronics.
Good morning. I'm the claims assessor. I'm here to inspect the storm damage you reported.
Model interpretation
좋은 아침입니다. 보험 사정인이에요. 신고하신 폭풍 피해를 검사하러 왔습니다.
네, 들어오세요. 나뭇가지가 떨어져 지붕이 부서지고 물이 실내에 들어왔어요. 거실 천장과 벽지가 손상됐어요.
Model interpretation
Please come in. A tree branch fell on the roof and water came inside. The living room ceiling and wallpaper are damaged.
I'll photograph and document the extent of the damage. Was any furniture or electronics damaged?
소파가 물에 젖어 못 쓰게 됐어요. TV도 물이 들어가 고장났어요.
Contents are covered under your contents insurance. Whether you receive the replacement value or a brand-new item depends on the type of policy. Do you have purchase receipts or credit card statements?
소파는 3년 전 2,000달러에 샀고 영수증 있어요. TV는 1년 전 1,500달러로 카드로 샀어요.
Your policy is a new-for-old type. That means you're paid the cost of replacing the item with an equivalent new one, not its current market value. That's very favourable for you.
자기부담금은 얼마인가요?
The excess for storm damage is five hundred dollars. However, the roof, furniture, and television are separate claims. Total payout depends on individual item assessments.
수리에 얼마나 걸리나요?
Roof repairs usually take one to two weeks, but after a major storm there's high demand. I'll prioritise an emergency tarp to prevent further water damage in the meantime.
인증 업자로 부탁해요. 최대한 빨리 수리를 시작하고 싶어요. 비 오기 전에 지붕만이라도 먼저요.
Health Insurance — Plan Comparison
This dialogue is between a man and an Insurance Adviser. The man's wife is pregnant and he has realised their health insurance doesn't cover pregnancy or private hospital stays.
Welcome. You're thinking about upgrading your health insurance. What prompted this?
Model interpretation
환영합니다. 건강보험 업그레이드를 생각하신다고요. 계기가 뭔가요?
아내가 임신 중인데 현재 플랜에서 임신이나 사립 병원이 보장되지 않는다는 걸 알았어요.
Model interpretation
My wife is pregnant and we've just realised our current plan doesn't cover pregnancy or private hospital stays.
An important point — private hospital pregnancy cover usually has a twelve-month waiting period. That means even if you upgrade now, it may not apply to this pregnancy.
그건 몰랐어요. 그래도 공립 병원 출산은 보장되나요?
Under Medicare, childbirth in a public hospital is fully covered. Even without private insurance, you'll receive good medical care. Private only adds a choice of doctor and room.
향후 임신을 대비해 업그레이드할 가치가 있나요?
If you're planning a private hospital birth in future, upgrading now starts the waiting period. Most insurers have a twelve-month wait for pregnancy-related claims.
메디케어 리베이트가 뭔가요?
The government rebate covers part of your premium. The rate depends on your income and age. Lower income earners receive a higher rebate — up to about twenty-five per cent.
치과와 안과도 보장받고 싶어요.
Dental and optical are included in extras cover. Bundling extras with hospital cover gives you a discount. Compare the annual limits and waiting periods to choose the best plan.
이번엔 공립에서 출산하고 향후를 위해 업그레이드할게요. 치과와 안과 포함 플랜 견적을 부탁합니다.
Travel Insurance — Medical Emergency Claim
This dialogue is between a woman and a Claims Officer. The woman got food poisoning while travelling in Bali and is making a medical expenses claim on her travel insurance.
You're calling about a medical expenses claim from an overseas trip. Can I have your policy number?
Model interpretation
해외 여행 중 발생한 의료비 청구에 대해 전화하셨습니다. 보험 번호를 알려주세요.
안타깝게도 발리에서 식중독에 걸려 병원에 입원했어요. 상황을 설명하고 보험 번호를 확인해도 될까요?
Model interpretation
Unfortunately, I got food poisoning in Bali and was hospitalised. Can I explain what happened and confirm my policy?
I'm sorry to hear that. Let me check your policy's medical cover limit. Your plan covers up to fifty thousand dollars in overseas medical expenses per trip.
병원에서 4,000달러를 직접 냈어요. 환급되나요?
Yes, once you submit the receipts and medical records, you'll be reimbursed. For overseas emergency medical treatment, the excess often doesn't apply. Your policy waives the excess for emergency hospitalisation.
귀국편을 변경해야 했어요. 항공편 변경 비용도 보장되나요?
If the flight was changed for medical reasons, the change fee and fare difference are covered. A medical certificate confirming you were unfit to fly is required.
청구 절차는 어떻게 하나요?
Complete the claim form online and upload the receipts, medical records, doctor's certificate, and flight change receipt. Once all documents are submitted, reimbursement usually takes ten to fifteen business days.
여행보험은 매번 사야 하나요? 연간 플랜이 더 이득인가요?
If you travel overseas more than twice a year, an annual plan is better value. A single-trip policy costs about a hundred and fifty, while an annual plan is around three hundred.
앞으로 연간 플랜으로 할게요. 이번 청구 서류를 오늘 중 온라인으로 제출합니다.
Car Insurance — Renewal Discussion
This dialogue is between a man and an Insurance Agent. The man's car insurance renewal premium has increased and they are discussing ways to reduce the cost.
Good afternoon. Your car insurance renewal is due next week. I'm calling to review the renewal details.
Model interpretation
안녕하세요. 자동차 보험 갱신이 다음 주예요. 갱신 내용 확인을 위해 전화드립니다.
네, 3년째 이용하고 있어요. 하지만 갱신 보험료가 작년보다 높은 것 같아요. 왜 그런가요?
Model interpretation
Yes, I've been with you for three years. But the renewal premium seems higher than last year. Why is that?
Premiums are recalculated annually based on your car's market value, rising repair costs, changes in accident rates, and the risk profile of your address. This year, repair costs have risen across the board.
보험료를 낮추는 방법이 있나요?
There are several options. Increasing your excess lowers the premium. Raising it from five hundred to one thousand dollars saves about a hundred and fifty per year. There are also low-kilometre plans and dashcam discounts.
자기부담금을 올리면 리스크가 뭔가요?
Higher excess means lower premium but more out of pocket at claim time. With a thousand-dollar excess, even a minor repair like a bumper costs you the full thousand first.
다른 보험사와 비교해 봐야 할까요?
Yes, I'd recommend comparing. Use comparison websites to get quotes from other companies, then come back and negotiate with us. Also check whether your long-term customer discount and no-claims bonus will carry over.
무사고 보너스가 뭔가요?
Your premium is discounted based on claim-free years. You've had three claim-free years, giving you a good discount. Making a claim would reset it to zero.
비교 후 결정하겠습니다. 무사고 보너스 증명서를 발급해 주세요.
Life Insurance — Application Discussion
This dialogue is between a man and an Insurance Adviser. The man has just had his first child and wants to take out life insurance to protect his family.
You're enquiring about life insurance. Can you tell me about your family situation and what you're looking to achieve?
Model interpretation
생명보험 문의시죠. 가족 상황과 보험 목적을 알려주세요.
아내와 첫째가 막 태어났어요. 제게 무슨 일이 생기면 가족이 경제적으로 보호받길 원해요.
Model interpretation
My wife and I just had our first child. I want to make sure my family is financially protected if something happens to me.
Excellent decision. There are several types — term life covers a set period, total and permanent disability, and trauma cover for critical illness. Which interests you most?
보장액이 얼마나 필요한가요? 어떻게 계산하나요?
A guide is to add up your mortgage, living costs until your child is independent, education costs, and any debts. For most young families, one to one and a half million is common.
월 보험료는 얼마인가요?
For someone in their early thirties, non-smoker, office job, one and a half million in term cover costs around sixty to eighty dollars per month. Premiums increase with age.
연금을 통한 보험이 싸다고 들었는데요.
Yes, premiums can be deducted from super so they don't affect take-home pay. However, this reduces your retirement savings over time. It's worth comparing both options.
수익자 지정은 어떻게 하나요?
You nominate the beneficiary when applying. Naming your spouse is most common. You can also name a trust for minor children so the payout is managed until they're adults.
정기보험과 연금 보험을 조합해서 검토할게요. 가족을 지키기 위해 올바른 선택을 하고 싶어요.
Income Protection — Claim Process
This dialogue is between a woman and a Claims Manager. The woman has been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety and is making an income protection insurance claim.
You've submitted an income protection claim for medical reasons. Can you tell me about the situation?
Model interpretation
의료 사유에 의한 소득 보장 보험 청구를 제출하셨습니다. 상황을 알려주세요.
3개월 전에 중증 우울증과 불안 장애 진단을 받았어요. 정신과 의사가 당분간 일을 못 한다고 판단했어요.
Model interpretation
Three months ago I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety disorder. My psychiatrist has determined I'm unable to work for the time being.
Mental health conditions are covered by income protection insurance. Under your policy, after a thirty-day waiting period, you'll receive seventy-five per cent of your monthly salary for up to two years.
지급은 언제부터 시작되나요? 이미 3개월째 쉬고 있어요.
Once approved, payments are backdated to day thirty-one. Since you've been off for two months, you'd receive a lump sum for the period after the waiting period.
복귀하면 지급이 멈추나요? 파트타임부터 시작하고 싶은데요.
We support gradual return. If you return part-time, the policy pays the difference between your part-time income and your pre-disability income. This makes the transition easier.
필요한 서류는 뭔가요?
You'll need a psychiatrist's diagnosis, treatment plan, certificate of incapacity, payslips showing lost income, and a letter from your employer confirming your absence.
정신 건강 사유로 청구가 거절될 수 있나요?
Mental health claims aren't automatically rejected. However, pre-existing conditions at the time of taking out the policy must be disclosed. Non-disclosure could void the claim.
서류를 모아 이번 주 안에 제출할게요. 지원에 감사드려요.
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