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20-44
Property & Casualty
8
Insurance
Beginner
05/10/2017

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Cards

Term




Define "risk"

Definition



The chance of financial loss. 

Term


Define "Assumed Risk"

Definition


The amount of risk the insured is willing to absorb. 

Term



What is a binder?

Definition

 

 

Temporary insurance, not longer than 60 days 

Term


When an insurance company gives the authority, to a licensed agent to transact business on their behlf is called what? 

Definition

 

 


 Appointment.

 

Term



What is the law of large numbers?

Definition



When insurance companies conduct studies based on location, age, etc. It gives a predictable and accurate estimate. 

Term


Define "subrogation"

Definition
When insurance company pays the insured for a covered loss, any rights of recovery from an at-fualt party are transffered to the insurer.
Term


Moral 

vs. 

Morale 

Definition
  • Moral: intentional loss
  • Morale: Accidental proness 
Term

 

 

Sources of underwriting 

Definition
  • insurance policy application 
  • insurer questionaires 
  • inspections
  • in house indexes 
  • the producer visits 
  • public records 
  • credit reports
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