| The Meaning of an Insurance Binder |
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| A binder in the insurance industry is a temporary agreement of the insurance company to provide coverage while it seeks to issue a policy based upon the representations made in the application for insurance. The binder may be issued by an insurance agent or an insurance company. More... |
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| Types of Life Insurance |
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| Each of the two basic types of life insurance--term life insurance and non-term or permanent life insurance--has several variations. Term life insurance is for a specified period of time. Whole life insurance covers the life of a person, however long that life is.
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| Denial of Claims |
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| An insurer may deny a claim for a loss made by an insured in certain circumstances. However, the insurer must follow certain standards and guidelines when making such a denial. More... |
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| Policy Construction Supporting Coverage |
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| An insurance policy may contain provisions that state when coverage will be forfeited or which perils are excluded from coverage. Such provisions may be valid and enforceable, if unambiguous. More... |
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| Cost Comparison of Rating Programs for Traditional Insurance |
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| Traditional commercial insurance policies may be priced through a guaranteed cost rating, a dividend program, or a retrospective rating. Each of these alternatives has distinctive features that could affect the effectiveness of a risk management program. More... |
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