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P&C Vocabulary
Common terms and concepts to know and understand for testing
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Insurance
Professional
02/14/2012

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Accident

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unplanned, unforeseen event which occurs accidently

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Actual Cash Value (ACV)
Definition
replacement value minus depreciation
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Adhesion
Definition
contract offered on a "take-it-or-leave-it" basis by the insurer. Insured can only accept or reject contract-no negotiation
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Admitted Insurer
Definition
insurance company authorized and licensed to transact business in a particular state
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Adverse Selection
Definition
tendency of risks with higher probability of loss to purchase insurance more often than risks with lower probability
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Agent
Definition
Individual licensed to sell, negotiate, or effect insurance contracts on behalf of company
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Aleatory
Definition
Contract in which there is an exchange of unequal amounts.
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Alien Insurer
Definition
Insurance compnay that is incorporated outside of the U.S.
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