Paramedical Examination

Deductible applicable to each loss so that the amount of each loss retained by the insured varies according to the peril that caused the loss. For example, the split deductible in a policy ...

Limitation imposed on insurance companies by state law. States oversee the insurance industry, being responsible for making certain that the rates are fair, reasonable, and adequate, and ...

Same as term Medical Examination: physical checkup required of applicants for life and/or health insurance to ascertain if they meet a company's underwriting standards or should be ...

Specific date determined by the Internal Revenue Service on which a beneficiary has received a death benefit from an insurance company, an annuitant has received an income benefit, or a ...

Contract that details coverage for business property losses in three specific areas: Coverage A (Building). All buildings on the site are covered with no coinsurance requirement and on a ...

Capacity of parties to an insurance contract to understand the meanings of their action in order for the contract to be valid. ...

Diagram of cause and effect relationships, showing the possible outcomes if a particular course of action is taken or continued. This method of analysis, which is founded in the testing of ...

Language in the insurance policy that can be considered unclear or subject to different interpretations. Under these circumstances, the courts have generally ruled in favor of insured ...

Proportion of losses incurred to premiums earned. This ratio indicates the amount of a premium dollar that is being consumed by losses. ...