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Business
11th Grade
01/12/2007

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Term
Adjuster
Definition
A person who investigates and settles insureance claims.
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Binder
Definition
A temporary insurance contract that provides proof of covrage until you recieve a permanent policy.
Term
Cncellation
Definition
Temporary insurance policy by the company or insured before the renewal date.
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Claimant
Definition
A person who makes an insurance claim.
Term
Comprehensive covrage (physical damage other than collision)
Definition
Pays for damage to or loss of your automobile from causes other than accidents. these include hail, vandalism, food, fire, and theft.
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Lapse
Definition
Termination of a policy due to non-payment of premiums.
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Liability
Definition
Responsibility to another for one's negligence.
Term
Loss History
Definition
Refers to an insured's history of losses (claims) with other companies, or the company they are currently with. A company will consider "loss history" when underwriting a new policy or considering a renewal of an existing policy. Companies view "loss history" as an indication of an insured's propensity for claim in the future.
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Non-renewal
Definition
A decision by an insurance company not to renew a policy.
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Replacement cost
Definition
The cost associated with replaceing property at current market prices.
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Underwriter
Definition
The person who reviews an application for insurance and decides if the applicant is acceptable and at what premium rate.
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