National Association Of Securities Dealers (NASD)
Organization of brokers and securities dealers in the over-the-counter market operating under the auspices of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Its purpose is to enforce, on a self-regulating basis, the rules of the SEC, which are designed to protect investors against fraud and market manipulation of stocks. The NASD also publishes quotations of both national and regional stocks. Insurance agents selling variable life insurance, variable annuities and mutual funds are required to be licensed by the NASD.
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Time frame during which an annuitant receives income payments from the insurance company, usually on a monthly basis. The obligations of the company to the annuitant during the liquidation ...
Value in life insurance policies that entitle the insured to these choices: to relinquish the policy for its CASH SURRENDER VALUE. (Note that in the beginning years the cash value may be ...
Coverage for less than one year in duration. ...
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Decision in the absence of a plaintiff or defendant at the specified court time. ...
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Document setting out the responsibilities of a borrower, such as a corporation issuing bonds, and the powers of a trustee who will be looking after the interests of the bondholders. ...

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