Insurance Terms | Dictionary Of

: A receipt for a premium payment that makes the policy effective from that date, provided the application is later approved.

: Specific conditions, circumstances, or items that are explicitly not covered by the insurance policy.

: A fundamental principle requiring both the insurer and the insured to act with total honesty and disclose all material facts. Dictionary of Insurance Terms

: The right of an insurer to pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured. Essential Policy Components

: A measure of profitability for an insurer, calculated by dividing the sum of incurred losses and expenses by earned premiums. : A receipt for a premium payment that

Standard parts found in most insurance contracts to define coverage:

: The legal principle that insurance should restore the insured to the same financial position they were in prior to a loss, without providing a profit. : The right of an insurer to pursue

: A formal document that changes or adds provisions to the original insurance policy. Industry Specific Terminology Key terms used in underwriting and claims processing: