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Insurance

A contract in which payment of premiums covers the insured against something which may, or may not occur. For example motor insurance covers the insured against accidents which may occur. In the UK insurance is differentiated from assurance (life assurance) which is protection against something which will inevitably occur.

Insurance

Guarding against property loss or damage making payments in the form of premiums to an insurance company, which pays an agreed-upon sum to the insured in the event of loss.



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Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage Insurance

Insurance written by a private mortgage insurance company (referred to as an 'PIC') protecting the mortgage lender against loss incurred by a mortgage default, thus enabling the lender to lend a higher percentage of the sale price. The Federal Government writes this form of insurance through the FHA and the VA.


Keyman Insurance

Keyman Insurance

Insurance through loss (through death or disability) of a "key" (important) person in a company. The liability is the estimated cost of the loss (in business lost, and replacement of the individual). Some lenders require this insurance before lending to small companies which rely on one or a few "key" people.


Endowment insurance

Endowment insurance

A cash value life insurance policy with a fixed term. Premiums are applied to give life insurance cover for the face amount and at the end of the term the cash value will equate to the face amount and be payable.


Home Warranty Insurance

Home Warranty Insurance

Private insurance insuring a buyer against defects (usually in plumbing, heating, and electrical) in the home he has purchased. The period of insurance varies and both new and used homes may be insured.


Insurance policy

Insurance policy

A contract detailing an insurance policy and outlining what risks are insured, what insurance premiums are to be paid by the policyholder, what deductibles prevail, and all the details associated with a policy.


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