Dictionary Of Insurance: Terms
: A formal document that changes or adds provisions to the original insurance policy. Industry Specific Terminology Key terms used in underwriting and claims processing:
: The right of an insurer to pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured. Essential Policy Components
: A fundamental principle requiring both the insurer and the insured to act with total honesty and disclose all material facts. Dictionary of Insurance Terms
: Specific conditions, circumstances, or items that are explicitly not covered by the insurance policy.
: 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. : A formal document that changes or adds
Foundational concepts that govern the legal and ethical framework of insurance contracts:
: A document providing formal evidence of insurance coverage, often required for business contracts. : Specific conditions, circumstances, or items that are
: A receipt for a premium payment that makes the policy effective from that date, provided the application is later approved.