Protection to our assets, to the things and possessions that we've worked hard. And that's why if you love your family, you're going to get insurance and no matter how wealthy you are, if you think that it's worth it to have it, definitely you'll get one, two or more insurance policies.
Whilst for the poor and don't have that much wealth, this is the best protection that they can have. Many treats it as an investment and some people still get the wrong idea about insurances. We all will die someday and it's up to you on what legacy you'll leave your family.
For most people, they can't afford to buy any type of insurance, reason being, they can't even put food on their table. This is why it is understandable that some people are hesitant to get one because of financial constraints. Whereas, those few who can really afford just like the OP's story have their qualms to get insurance because they are too confident, they don't need one. Well, some people don't want to foresee worst possible scenarios that may come because they feel it won't happen to them.
This varies to the situation of living and I think poorest of the poor, can't really avail these insurances. But if you're a working person and a family guy, at least allocate to the best that you can for your income's protection and assets too.
We don't want to foresee what may happen in the future but it's the reality that everyone has to go through.