Chapter 1 Flashcards
vocab
what is the insuring of risks that are more prone to losses than the average risk
Adverse Selection
what is a legal representative of an insurance company
Agent/Producer
Who is a person applying for insurance
Applicant/Proposed Insured
Who is a person who receives the benefits of an insurance policy
Beneficiary
What is the amount paid upon the death of the insured in a life insurance policy
Death Benefit
What is intentional misrepresentation or deceit with the intent to induce a person to part with something of value
Fraud
What is a contract between a policyowner (and/or insured) and an insurance company which agrees to pay the insured or the beneficiary for loss caused by specific events
Insurance Policy
Who is the person covered by the insurance policy; may or may not be the policyowner
Insured
What is the company who issues an insurance policy
Insurer
What is a policy termination due to nonpayment of premium
Lapse
What is coverage on human lives
Life Insurance
Who is the person entitled to exercise the rights and privileges in the policy
Policyowner
What is the money paid to the insurance company for the insurance policy
Premium