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Membership organization of companies, academics, and individuals in the insurance business whose interest is to further education and research in insurance and risk management. The ...

Form of substandard ratings that shows additions to standard premiums to reflect physical impairments of applicants for life or health insurance. The additions reflect the greater ...

Term for statutory reserves for annuities that can be calculated using various methods but at the minimum, the reserve must be at least equal to the CARVM. The CARVM equals the greatest ...

Coverage for the percentage of the health care costs paid by the health insurance company, which is usually 80% above the insured's deductible up to a dollar amount of approximately $5000. ...

In property insurance coverages, provision whereby the limit of the policy automatically increases at each policy anniversary date, subject to the insured's rejection of such an increase. ...

Provision of federal legislation that prohibits an employer from making contributions (premium payments) directly to a union for the purchase of employee benefits; instead the contributions ...

Same as term Defined Benefit Plan: retirement plan under which benefits are fixed in advance by formula, and contributions vary. The defined benefit plan can be expressed in either of two ...

1965 federal law that provides for medical assistance to those who cannot afford to pay for it. Four categories of the needy can qualify: aged, blind, disabled, and families with dependent ...

You\'ve identified some financial goals and begun to look at potential investments. You\'re on the path to investment success! Putting some plans into motion is an essential step, but ...

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

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: ...

A CD, or Certificate of Deposit, is an investment usually made for a given period of time at a fixed rate of interest. CDs are offered by financial institutions such as banks, and are often ...

Every person has a different idea of what financial security means. If so, should happen to you, how much money would you family need? You should consider: - Your current debt. ...

Commercial insurance is designed to help protect many of the risks your business can face, including: damage or destruction to your business vehicles, office equipment, and inventory. Loss ...

1.- Stay Calm. Determine the injuries and or damage. 2.- Call the police. File an accident report and obtain medical assistance if needed. 3.- Limit Discussion. Talk only with the ...

If you own a pet, i\'m sure you\'ve been in a situation where the vet bills have been much higher than expected. If this has happened to you more than once, then you should consider ...