Following The Fortunes

Method of investing that staggers the maturities of a group of bonds. As a bond matures, the investor can reinvest the proceeds in either short- or long-term bonds depending on the interest ...

Bond that provides additional security for a loan. ...

Insurance company's examination of an insured business's payroll records in order to determine the final premium due on a workers compensation insurance policy. ...

Clause in most property insurance policies that excepts coverage for loss from a nuclear reaction or radiation, or radioactive contamination. (However, a fire resulting from one of these ...

Addition to the pure cost of insurance that reflects agent commissions, premium taxes, administrative costs associated with putting business on an insurance company's books, and ...

Maximum amount of insurance coverage that an underwriter will write on a particular class of property or risk exposure. ...

Same as term Disability Benefit: income paid under a disability policy that is not covered under workers compensation benefits. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the insured's ...

Endorsement to an existing policy or a separate policy covering loss of rental income to the property owner, caused by the damage or destruction of a building, rendering it unrentable. The ...

A principle of insurance which provides that when a loss occurs, the insured should be restored to the approximate financial condition occupied before the loss occurred, no better no worse. ...

A life insurance policy can help enable your family to remain financially if you or your spouse should die. Insurance company understands that life is constantly changing, so we have ...

There comes a time when every zealous homeowner asks himself – usually at a very inconvenient hour, like 3 am: Do I need Flood Insurance? The answer is: probably. Here’s why: ...

First, stay calm. Freaking out won’t help anyone. Whenever there’s an accident everyone gets hyper and tense; being calm will be a blessing to everyone. Plus; it’s your ...

An HMO provides comprehensive health services to its members for a prepaid fixed fee, equivalent to an insurance premium. A PPO differs from an HMO in that the PPO has no separate physical ...

Liability Coverage: In case you're sued as a result of an auto accident. Collision Coverage: Helps cover physical damage to your vehicle due to collision or upset. Comprehensive Coverage: ...

Owning a condominium puts you in a unique position. Unique because you have both common and individual insurance needs. Odds are, your condominium association has an insurance policy for ...

Whether you are a .boomer. an .X-er. or an .empty Nester. it is never to or too late . to think about life insurance. ...