Insurance Information
Earned Premium That portion of the premium which represents coverage already provided. Each day that an insurance policy is in force represents a day of earned premium. Economic Loss The estimated total cost, both insured and uninsured, of mishaps (such as motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, and fires); includes such factors as property damage, funeral expenses, wage loss, insurance administration costs, and medical, hospital and legal costs. Effective Date The date in which insurance protection begins under a policy. Electronic Funds Transfer A method of collecting policy premium electronically from the policy holder's bank account. Elements of a Negligent Act Four elements an injured person must show to prove negligence - existence of a legal duty to use reasonable care, failure to perform that duty, damages or injury to the claimant, and proximate cause relationship between the negligent act and the infliction of damages. Escheatable Property that has reverted back to the state when no legal heirs or claimants exist. An example is a customer refund check that is undeliverable or unredeemed. Estate The assets and liabilities of a person left at death. Extent and nature of one's interest in land; the assets constituting a descendent's property at the time of death; the assets of a debtor in bankruptcy proceedings. Estoppel Legal doctrine that prevents a person from denyng the truth of a previous representation of fact, especially when such representation has been relied on by the one to whom the statement was made. Exclusion Specified conditions or circumstances, listed in the policy, for which the policy will not provide benefits. Exclusive Agent An agent who is employed by one and only one insurance company and who solicits business exclusively for that company. Expense Ratio The ratio of a company's operating expenses to premiums. Experience A term used to describe the relationship, usually expressed as a percent or ratio, of premium to claims for a plan, coverage, or benefits for a stated time period. Experience Letter Letter requested by an insured that documents their loss history with us. Extended Coverage Insurance Protection for the insured against property damage caused by windstorm, hail, smoke, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vehicle and aircraft. This is provided in conjunction with the fire insurance policy and the various "package" policies. External Sources Third Party providers that have personal data on record such as name and address.
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Death and Dismemberment An added benefit rider that can be attached to a life insurance policy that provides monetary payment for the loss of function of vital limbs or organs. Death Benefit A payment made to a designated beneficiary upon the death of the employee annuitant. Debenture A bond that is backed only by the general credit of the issuing corporation. No specific property is pledged as security behind the loan. Declarations Statements in an insurance contract that provide information about the property or life to be insured. Used for underwriting and rating purposes and for identification of the property or life to be insured. Declination The insurer's refusal to insure an individual after careful evaluation of the application for insurance and any other pertinent factors. Deductible An amount which a policyholder agrees to pay, per claim or per accident, toward the total amount of an insured loss. Deferred Annuity An annuity providing for the income payments to begin at some specified future date. Depreciation A decrease in the value of property over a period of time due to wear and tear or obsolescence. Depreciation is used to determine the actual cash value of property at time of loss. (See Actual Cash Value) Direct Loss Financial loss in damages that results directly from an insured peril. Disability A physical or a mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual. It may be partial or total. (See Partial Disability; Total Disability.) Dismemberment Loss of body members (limbs), or use thereof, or loss of sight due to injury. Disposable Personal Income The personal income less personal tax and other financial obligations or payments. It is the income available to people for spending and saving. Double Indemnity A policy provision usually associated with death, which doubles payment of a designated benefit when certain kinds of accidents occur. Down Payment The premium deposit paid by a prospective policy holder when an application is made for an insurance policy. It is usually equal, at least, to the first month's estimate premium and is applied toward the actual premium when billed.
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Qualification Period The period during which the insured must be totally disabled before becoming eligible for residual disability benefits. Qualified Impairment Insurance A form of substandard or special class insurance, which restricts benefits for the insured person's particular condition. Qualified Plan A plan which the Internal Revenue Service approves as meeting the requirements of Section 401(a) of the 1954 Internal Revenue Code. Such plans receive tax advantages. Qualified terminable interest property A category of property, created by the Economic Recovery Tax Act, which by a deceased spouse's will entitles the surviving spouse to all income from the property for life, with that income payable at least annually, and precludes anyone including the spouse from appointing the property to anyone else during the spouse's life. |
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