Insurer

This is an organization or company that provides insurance to individuals or other organizations. This company's insurance can be in any form, ranging from auto insurance, life insurance, health insurance and others.

They are usually a lot of insurance providers across the globe. The terms and conditions as well as their requirements for the insured varies from one to the other according to law.

Insured

This is a qualified entity (person or organization) who is covered by an insurer after buying a policy from the insurer or insurance company through paid premiums.

As long as the individual or organization is covered by the insurance company he/she is bound by the terms of the company.

Insurance Fraud

It is an illegal act of exaggerating or falsifying the facts of a damage or accident to an insurer or insurance company in order to have a claim that would otherwise not been made. This is a criminal offence that could result in the termination or closure of a policy.

This may take the form of medical bills that are inflated, exaggerating injuries sustained in an accident, staged accidents. 

Insurance

This is a policy or system in which people who have the chance to suffer a loss pass the risk of loss involved, to an insurance company by paying money (premiums) to the insurer or company for any loss resulting from a damage or accident, which in turn this insurance company promises to pay back to this individuals as a reimbursement when there eventually occurs a casualty.

The method of operation and premiums paid as well as the legal requirements differ from one insurance company to the other according to local law.

Independent Agent

Also called independent adjuster; this is an individual who is a professional in insurance and calculate losses on behalf of an insurer or insurance company he represents, but is not an employer of the insurance company.

They are normally paid on commission basis from all policies sold by the insurance companies they are representing.

Indemnification

What advantage would an insurance coverage serve without the act of an insurer compensating the loss of an insured or entity in order to restore the individual to the approximate or appropriate condition or financial position before the loss.

The ways of compensation differ from one insurance company to another. But basically the loss of the policyholder resulting from any form of casualties is covered.

Some companies would provide compensation according to the amount of premiums bought, the nature of the casualty and the law of the land.

It is really of great importance and highly recommendable to have the policy that is best for you and that would render the approximate and complete compensation to cover any loss.

Inception Date

This is the date from which an auto insurance policy took effect. The date that an insurance coverage starts on an auto insurance policy. Normally, the validity period of the insurance coverage starts counting from the date of inception.

When the validity period ends, this shows that the coverage which starts from the date of inception has cease or is no longer in force.

There will be need for the renewal of policy to keep the coverage active. The insurance company determines and enforce the date form which the coverage begins.

Hit and Run

In auto terms, this is a form of accident that is caused by a person who refuses to provide any needed information or fail to render assistance at the time of the accident.

In a situation like this, if the accident victim had earlier bought an auto coverage, he/she may have the alternative of using his/her insurance claim for damages done.

Hazard

In speaking auto insurance terms, this is something that is capable of causing an accident or increases its chances of occurrence. These things can come in any form and at any time. They range from climatic conditions such as wind, storm, etc.

Other forms of these may also come as a result of the poor condition of the vehicle, such as the brake, side mirror and the front class.

If you notice any fault in these areas of your car, why not buy the right auto insurance coverage for it, or if you have already bought an insurance policy you can use the premiums to do some repair work for it to save you more money.

Guarantee Funds

These are the amount of money used to recover policyholders from any possible liabilities resulting from the failure or closure of insurance companies.

All insurance companies that are licenced must consider the possible bankruptcy of their insured liabilities, hence be required to recover their insured or policyholders from future debt should the insurance company fail to operate.

Grace Period

This refers to the time period after the due date of insurance payment during which a policyholder is allowed to pay for an insurance coverage. This is a practise by some insurance companies that grant their insured the ability to pay for coverage right after the due date of their policy.

Some insurers would rather not allow policyholders to pay for insurance coverage after the expiry date. It could be a good thing to opt to pay for coverage online especially if you are insured under an insurance company that does not allow insurance payment after due date, giving room for lack of delayed insurance paymennt.

Free Look Period

This refers to the first period of an auto insurance policy which is usually a minimum of thirty days from the time the policy took effect. This may be different from state to state.

Financial Responsibility Law

This is the law that expect or demand that vehicle owners are capable of paying off any losses relating to auto insurance. This can be done as a proof that he is financially able for an auto insurance covearge.

Fair Market Value

This has to do with the change of price of property between a seller and a buyer who are both willing to sell and buy. The seller and buyer should be proficient about all details relating to any property involved. Both parties have the freedom to sell or buy at any convenient time.

Electronic Funds Transfer

This is a method of paying for insurance premiums resulting in automatic deduction from your bank account. Some insurance companies, though, do not call for such payment method.

This type of payment is done when there is enough funds in your bank (usually checking) account for the corresponding premiums.

Effective Date

This is the date that coverage commences on an insurance policy. The insurance coverage is usually in force from the date of commencement.

The validity of premiums is counted from the date the insurance coverage begins. The time of an insurance policy to take effect may depend on the insurance company and/or local law.

Economic Loss

This is the total financial loss resulting from the demise or any casualty of a wage earner. This can be compensated by the insurance company especially when it involves the loss of property.

It is a very tragic event that can happen to anyone but when these are insured it may help in reducing the cost of damage or loss.

Extended Coverage

This is the inclusion of endorsement of an insurance policy to provide coverage for risks in addition to those covered under the basic policy provisions.

The inclusion of this endorsement is fully dependent on the policyholder. It is entirely left for the assured to decide if he/she ever wants an additional coverage for properties.

It is only recommended for persons whose circumstances put them in the track of an additional coverage and who can really afford the cost of it.

Exclusions

These are items that are not eligible for insurance coverage under the terms of an insurance policy. The insurer does not provide coverage for such items because they are not applicable to the insurance terms.

For example, an auto insurance company may have to provide collision coverage for damage caused by collision but do not provide insurance for damage caused by tear and wear etc

Ensure you understand all the terms of your insurance policy before getting coverage from them. This will put you in a better position to avoid unnecessary acts that do not call for coverage.

Endorsement

This is a document stating the agreed status of a policyholder attached to an insurance policy for the subtraction or addition of an insurance coverage.

It could be essential for any auto insurance policy to be effective. When you have this written agreement attached, your agreed status takes precedence in the policy.

Make sure your insurance policy have the document attached for completeness of your policy and for it to properly be in force.

Driver Education Credit

This is the reduction or discount on auto insurance premiums for which young drivers become eligible upon completion of a driver education course.

This discount is meant for those drivers who would generally not meet up with the regular or usual amount of premiums as billed per month.

In most states, the age limit for those eligible for discount ranges from about 45-50 years.

Generally, the premiums paid by these drivers are lower than that paid by other drivers who are not eligible for this credit.

The driver education program has really made a big impart on the lives of average drivers and the auto insurance industry; creating more insured individuals on reduced premiums and improving the standard and level of auto insurance companies.

Driver Education

This is a professional educational course, often state accredited, for eligibility of drivers for discount on auto insurance premiums. The duration of education largely varies as may be determined by state law.

The students of such education are entitled for driver education credit which gives them the qualification of a premium discount.

The amount paid as premium by drivers of such course are quite different from those who have not undergone such educational course.

Depreciation

This is the drop or reduction in the value of an item or property over time. There are a number of factors affecting the reduction of the actual value of a property. These include collision, as can be seen from that experienced by car drivers.

Another factor affecting the drop in value of an item is accident. Not unusual for car drivers, but it can greatly reduce the market value of a car or any other property.

Some auto insurance companies do not offer coverage for value reduction of a car, but can provide insurance coverage if such is caused by factors that are insurable, e.g. collision, accident etc

If you intend to have your car insured when its value is reduced by an insurable factor such as collision, then you are to have your car insured under the collision coverage of your insurer.

Deposit Premium

As the name implies, it is the payment for an insurance policy by an individual considered as a prospective policyholder after applying for an insurance policy.

Insurance contract are usually followed when the individual's application is finally reviewed and accepted. For most insurance companies, the least premium that can be paid as at the time of application for the insurance policy is per month.

The validity of premiums deposited can be determined by the number of months allocated for such premiums and the duration an assured is covered as at the time the policy is in force.

Discount

It is the abatement of premiums of the insured for meeting up certain requirements or criteria. The policyholder may be entitled for some benefits and coverage which may not be generally issued to others covered under the same policy.

The reduction rate of premiums is mostly different from one insurer to the other, and depends on the type of policy of the assured.

Most insurers would grant the benefits of high loss reduction rate and increased policy limits or claim for their assured.

Some auto insurance companies may have specific period when they offer to reduce the premiums of their policyholders when these qualify or meet up to the requirement.

Declaration Page

This is the part/page of an insurance policy or contract which contains all vital information pertinent to the insurance policy, such as the name and address of the insured, the dates of commencement and ending of the coverage, the duration and amount of coverage, applicable and payable premiums, name and address of insurance company, the name and description of insured property, and the actual location of insured property.

In order for your (auto) insurance policy to run smoothly, it is strongly recommended that you strive to complete all required information needed on the basis of your insurance policy. Do not be surprised that things may not actually go well during the time your insurance policy is effective when there is failure to do so.

Typically, an insurer will most certainly demand all details you are expected to submit. This makes up your unique and special declarations that can easily be stored on the database of your insurer. It is much like registering in an institution, which is very vital for your membership status.

Among the numerous reasons for this is due to the fact that most policyholders have actually missed out on their claim they are expected to receive due to none or incorrect details of the insured name and address as well as the name and description of property which may have a negative bearing on your policy.

Declination

This is the refusal of an insurer to insure an individual under a policy after careful assessment of the application for insurance and any other germane factors. Typically, an auto insurance company would prefer to provide coverage for an insurer with good credit.

However, not all state or insurance companies would condone any form of declination just for some reasons, especially for a reason of poor credit. They may be kind enough to offer insurance coverage directly or indirectly to those with poor credit as in the case of others having good credit.

Refusing to insure an individual may most likely lead to lack of insurance benefits and protection (coverage) from an insurance company. The cause for disqualification of these individuals is as seen and assessed from the individual's insurance application.

The cases of declination are not limited to the auto insurance industry. It is also applicable to other fields of insurance. It may be a sad experience for someone who yearns for an insurance coverage only to be disapproved after the evaluation of applications.

There are appropriate steps that you can take to ensure you are not restrained or disapproved from getting that coverage you desire. More details will be given on these and other important information from future posts on this blog.

Deductible

You may likely have heard such word or heard others speak of it, but do not know what it means. In the insurance field, the word refers to the amount of money (as applies to the insurance policy) that you (the policyholder or insured) must pay to your insurance company on the event of a loss, before your insurance company can offer you a claim for the loss.

This is an up-front payment as applied to you (the insured) under the insurance policy, to be qualified for the benefits of loss coverage that your insurance company will offer to you. It is a general feature of most insurance companies, but as applied to the law of the state.

The amount considered to be deductible varies, but in most states it may range from about $200-$450. Policyholders of collision coverage or that of the comprehension coverage are entitled for deductible, for their loss to be fully reimbursed.

Paying a deductible that is high will most likely save more money for you on your insurance policy. But be informed that your insurance company payment for loss coverage will be determined by the policy limits of your insurance company as in the case of auto insurance.

When running an auto insurance policy, be prepared to pay for your deductible concerning any possible loss. In doing so, you are telling your insurance company to pay for all the other huge expenses for loss coverage.

Damage

This is another term related to the auto insurance industry. In speaking of this, one is usually referring to the loss of one or more insured properties e.g. car, or the harm that has befallen the policyholder in an accident.

Typically, an auto insurance company would offer a claim to you (the insured) that has experienced the damage in one way or the other, by means of the insurance company adjuster.

It may be important that you (the policyholder) have all the correct details filed regarding any damage that has occurred before sending a claim notice to your auto insurance company. This may include the total amount of incurred loss, as computed from the damage.

This is because some auto insurance companies would want to know or determine the cost of damage before offering a claim to you (the claimant), which is absolutely usual. Following legal procedures of your insurance company would greatly help in the reimbursement of your car.

Coverage

These are the benefits and protection provided by the insurance company to a policyholder, from an insurance contract. These benefits may differ from one insurance company to the other, but may have similar underlying principles. A good example of an auto insurance coverage is the collision coverage.

Sometimes, the protection provided by the insurance company may depend on the terms of policy of the insurance company and state law and custom, as well as the regular payment of premiums and deductible by the insured.

Benefits and/or protection may be lost or reduced if the insured is no longer an active policyholder or fail to pay the required deductible on the event of an incurred loss, or if he discontinue with the policy e.g. if he sells the car or vehicle to an individual who may not continue with the policy, leaving him having no car that he makes use of, or under his control.

Conversely, if the car or vehicle is sold to someone who continues with the policy then the insurance coverage may likely continue. But this may fully depend on the insurance company under which the car is insured. If that is the case, collision coverage or the comprehensive coverage of the car may be directed to the new car owner.

Collision Damage

As the name implies, this is simply the loss or damage caused by collision of two or more moving vehicles. The damage caused by collision is one of the major concerns of auto insurance companies.

This damage can be covered under a special auto insurance field called the collision coverage, whose benefits can be enjoyed by the policyholder of the insurance company.

The damage caused by collision is one key problem that can be successfully addressed by reliable, reputable auto insurance companies to the benefit of their policyholders.

Whenever there is collision related damage, policyholders can send a notice of claim to the insurance company, which will eventually be resolved under the collision coverage policy, undertaken by the insurer or insurance company adjuster.

Collision

This is the action of two or more moving cars, vehicles hitting each other, or object. It is the physical contact of a vehicle with another or other physical object e.g. a building, pole etc. There is an increasing number  of vehicle collision, resulting in car damage, thereby causing an incurred loss.

Most auto insurance companies have a special coverage for vehicle collision that can be enjoyed by the policyholder of the insurance company. The collision of cars and vehicles can best be covered under collision coverage of auto insurance policy.

The collision coverage for vehicle collision can be determined by the insurer policy limits as well as that of the cost of collision damage. Car collision can be reimbursed by a claim as demanded by the claimant under the insurance terms of policy.

Carrier

This is the insurance company that underwrites or issues insurance policy to policyholders, but in terms of auto insurance, it may be called an auto carrier.

There are many insurance companies worldwide and have their own method of operation according to local law and custom, and economic level of the state or country at large.

The term carrier is referred to the insurance company because it is the insurance company that actually carries the risks for the policyholder.

Casualty

This refers to the loss or liability of the insured resulting from an accident, damage, storm etc.

The policyholder can then be compensated for the incurred loss of the car from such incident. This is usually done as a claim and carried out by the adjuster.

It is often one of the major causes of a claim by the policyholder. When there are more casualties, there will likely be more claims.

Conversely, when there are few casualties, there will most likely be few claims. But this is mainly based on the policyholder qualification of the conventional liability coverage and the policy terms of the insurer.

Assured

This is the person covered under an insurance policy. It could alternatively be termed insured or policyholder in the insurance field.

The objective of an assured is to be covered under a fitting policy. It is important to consider the insurance that best serve your needs before becoming an assured under an insurance company.

Being an assured under a car insurance company entitles the safety of your car and guaranties your car's protection.

Auto Theft

This is the theft of a car or vehicle resulting in incurred loss. There is an estimation of over 10,000 cars stolen worldwide. Car thefts are becoming a global problem, affecting people of all ages, and the rate have increased in recent years.

The phrase in the auto insurance industry has a bearing on the policy of an insured which can be summarized in the insurance policy terms. It can be covered under auto insurance.

It is highly recommended to have your car insured or covered under the branch of auto insurance called comprehensive coverage should there be the case of a car theft. In the condition where an auto or a car is stolen it is best claimed under comprehensive coverage.

Always ensure the safety of your car despite the insurance coverage it is entitled to. Take the necessary steps to minimize the theft of cars.

Further details will be discussed on the important steps to be taken to ensure the safety of your car and maximizing your car insurance.

Auto Insurance Terms You Should Know

In order to be successful and get the right insurance for that car of yours it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the terms of auto insurance.

That is why knowing such terms will undoubtedly not only build you basic knowledge of auto insurance but will help you in getting the best quotes which will eventually lead to you success in it.

Take a moment to review some of the terms associated with auto insurance and the best quotes made available on this blog before going into it as this will be very much helpful to you in your auto insurance policy success.

Browse all relevant rerms in the auto insurance industry to equip you and build your basic knowledge of auto insurance.

Competitive Estimate

In the auto insurance sphere, this means the request made by an insurance company to a policyholder to submit more than one repair estimates to meet his/her needs. This may involve the total estimates of repair involved.

This usually happens when there is an automobile damage resulting in incurred loss which requires some major of repair.

The policyholder should be sincere and accurate in all details which will be filled in the estimate form and later be submitted to the insurance company.

When an insurance company request for repair estimate to be submitted, the policyholder should comply and do so accordingly without any further delay.

Contract

In auto insurance terms, this refers to the agreement between two or more parties to achieve a common aim.

This can be seen from the agreement between the insurance company and the insured.

This is also evident in the agreement between the insurance company and the agent, with each party fulfilling the other's interest.

Combined Single Limit

As the name suggest, this refers to the amount (limit) of money an auto insurance company, based on the insurance policies, can pay as a liability coverage for both bodily injury and property damage.

The amount of coverage may differ from insurer to insurer, as this is based on the insurance terms and conditions as well as the policies of the insurance companies.

It is different from that of the split limit policy where the amount for liability payment limits of property damage and bodily injury are paid separately.

Coverage Forms

These are legal documents attached to an insurance policy, to put into effect the coverage of the policy, as provided by the insurance company.

These forms are really necessary for a good insurance coverage as it will determine the effectiveness of the insurance policy.

The endorsement form shows the legal and insured status of the policyholder as issued by the insurance company. Although, this may vary from policy to policy, and the insurance company as well.

Cancellation

This is the closure of an insurance policy at a date earlier than its normal annual expiration date. There are some reasons for cancellation. Here are two main reasons that call for the cancellation of a policy:

• The policyholder may not have enough money to pay for premiums. When this happens, the insured or insurer may decide to cancel the policy. 

• It may be due to the death of the insured. If the insured should loss his life as at the time his/her policy is in force, there may be a cancellation of the policy. 

Nevertheless, some insurance companies may continue with the deceased policy over the deceased next of kin for some period of time before finally taking the decision of legal cancellation.

Claimant

This is someone who gives a notice to an insurance company for an incurred loss. This is usually done for the main purpose of collecting a claim from the insurance company to cover or reimburse the incurred loss.

The insured will be covered with the claim as based on the terms and conditions of the insurance company.

In most times, the claim may be lost on the event of an incurred loss if the policyholder is no longer an active policyholder of the insurance company.

This is to motivate the policyholder to be regular in paying his premiums as this will be helpful in the event of an incurred loss.

It is reasonable for a claimant to submit a claim for incurred loss coverage as long as he/she is still an active policyholder of the insurance company.

Most often, the insurance companies do not offer claims to the insured or claimant unless on the event of an incurred loss. 

Collateral

This is an asset pledged to a creditor or lender as a security for a loan until the loan is paid. It can be in any form e.g. car, mortgage, land etc.

When there is a failure on the part of the borrower to pay back the loan, the lender may have the legal right to become the owner of the asset.

But when the borrower fulfils paying off the loan, the asset can then be fully granted him. They are usually pledged according to the loan lent.

Commission

This is the amount of money that an insurance company pays to an agent from the portion of the policy premium of the insured as a compensation for the agent's work.

The compensation may depend not just on the number of insured that subscribe or bought policy through the agent but the activeness of their (policyholders) insurance policy and the regular payment of their premiums.

Compensation varies from one insurance company to another, but the same principle of 'the more active policyholders, the more the commission of the agent' still apply.

Comprehensive Coverage

In this case, the payment for damage of the car is not as a reason of collision. Rather, the payment of the damage of the vehicle is as a result of other factors such as windstorm, vandalism, theft, flood, fire, explosion, hail etc

The car can not be comprehensively covered when there is a damage caused by collision. The damage can only be covered on the basis of other factors other than collision as mentioned above.

Collision Coverage

This is the amount of money the insurance company will pay to the policyholder for the damage of the car caused by physical contact with an external object or another vehicle.

The coverage is based on the agreed price and the terms and conditions of the insurance company which must be complied by the policyholder.

In most insurance companies, the coverage will only be paid if you are still an active policyholder of the insurance company.

Many insurance companies would also pay for the coverage of other vehicles involved in the collision if the collision is caused by the insured driver.

Claim

This is a legal request or notice by the policyholder to the insurance company, stating the need for an incurred loss to be covered.

Regardless of the insurance company there is always a claim by the policyholder when there is an incurred loss.

Normally, every insurance claim is made under the terms and conditions of the insurance company.

The process varies from insurer to insurer. The claim may most likely depend on the severity of damage and the amount of the incurred loss.

It may also depend on the type of policy the insurer holds as at the time of the incurred loss.

Broker Fee Agreement

In insurance terms, it means the contract agreement between the insured/policyholder and the licensed broker during the period of active insurance coverage.

Sometimes, this agreement may include the actual charges of the services of the broker for the insurance coverage of the policyholder.

All decisions and actions are mostly based on this agreement of the insurance policy. This helps in avoiding unnecessary disagreement and failures during the insurance coverage.

Broker-Agent

This is a licensed insurance specialist who acts as both a representative agent and a broker for one or more insurance companies.

They also ensure that the customers or policyholders get the best value for their insurance policy. They are like the middle man between you and the insurance company they represent.

They may also have to carry your complaint or feedback to the insurance companies in order to satisfy your insurance needs.

In addition, they may have to give or pass some updates of the insurance company to the policyholder during the time of which the policy is in force.

They need to be reasonable and be keenly interested in the affairs and needs of the insured. They need to be very conversant and familiar with the insurance field they represent.

Broker

In auto insurance terms, a broker simply refers to a marketing professional or consultant who represents one or more insurance companies.

They take appropriate steps and procedures to ensure the insurance customer or policyholder get the best value or auto insurance coverage.

They are primarily there to working hand in hand with companies and agents to give the best value to all active policyholders.

Blue Book

This refers to the printed book or writing of auto insurance. It is primarily used for the purpose of determining the actual market value of fairly used cars and trucks that have auto insurance coverage.

The value of the automobile or car as determined by the book is the same as that computed and indemnified to the policyholder for an accident resulting in the damage of the car or truck.

The blue book often helps in keeping the right record and value of the insured car or truck. The book is always safely kept for future references in the event of an accident resulting in car damage.

Binder

Temporary agreement stating that the auto insurance policy is under effect but may not necessarily is the case.

This agreement is based on the contract both of the policyholder and the insurance company which may not have taken into effect.

When a policy cannot be endorsed immediately, the binder is used to protect the policyholder until the insurance policy has fully gone into effect.

Bodily Injury Liability Coverage

This is also auto insurance policy coverage for the policyholder in the event of car accidents causing bodily injuries for the driver and others involved e.g. passengers and/or pedestrians.

In most cases, the coverage includes the income lost as a result of the accident and even up to medical bills for the victims having the coverage.

There are much benefits of having coverage of bodily injury. One major reason is the reduction of medical expenses.

Normally, all medical expenses of an accident resulting in bodily injury are assumed to be the primary responsibility of the victim (s) or his/her guardian.

Coverage for bodily injury can be accessed based on the severity of injuries sustained during the cause of the accident and the medical bills involved for such injuries.

As already noted, injuries can be sustained by others not in the vehicle e.g. pedestrian which may result in a legal case against the driver.

In this case, the coverage may also be used to cover the costs of any legal defence involved when the driver is actually found guilty for the injuries sustained by the victims other than him.

Bodily Injury

This is an unexpected damage or injury to the body of the car driver and/or passengers, pedestrians etc resulting from an accident, storm, wind, or any other form of casualty.

Sometimes, this could be due to negligence on the part of the car driver. Proper care should be taken by car drivers when they are driving on the road.

It could also be the result of negligence on the part of other drivers on the road. Having bodily injury liability coverage should be expected on the part of drivers.

Assigned Risk Plan

Auto insurance plan managed by the state and mostly for individuals and car owners who cannot afford to obtain or qualify for auto insurance or conventional liability coverage due to financial insufficiency or poor insurance record.

They may be placed in residual market in order to get an insurance policy with carriers or insurer but for a higher price. Their coverage is through the state.

Agreed Value

This is the value of the vehicle agreed on by the insured and the insurer which will be paid out on the event of an accident or any other form of unforeseen damage.

It is a policy available mainly for custom vehicles or collectible which actual value remains the same over time without depreciating.

Agreed Price

This is the cost of repairs of damage to property as agreed upon by the adjuster and the corresponding representative of the body shop. Whenever an incurred loss occurs resulting in an accident to a car, the cost of repair agreed on will be used as a claim to the claimant.

The cost neither increase nor decrease as the price for any resulting damage for the car has already been agreed upon.

Agent

He is a licensed insurance representative who sells insurance for an insurance company, negotiating and/or effecting insurance contracts. He serves as the middle man in providing quality insurance service to the policyholder.

Insurance agents usually carry out their work on a commission basis and in most cases they are non-exclusive or perhaps exclusive agents.

Additional Insured

It is an individual or organization who also has an auto insurance protection under the primary name insured auto policy. The protection may be extended form an auto leasing company to an individual who lends a car (s) to the primary insured.

In the event of an accident, damage or collision, the leasing person or company has protection against the specific casualty caused by the name insured.

Appraisal

It is a formally written document of the estimation of the value of property of the insured. This is done as against any future casualty resulting in the loss of property.

When an appraisal is eventually damaged, it can be completed or replaced by the adjuster of the insurance company or sometimes a vehicle repair expert.

Accident Frequency

This refers to the number of times there occur an accident. The frequency is calculated during the time of the insurance policy. The actuary normally computes the frequency of accidents to help determine possible losses.

It should be noted that the phrase may not actually mean the number of times or frequency an accident really does occur but the number of times an accident may occur due to the prediction of the actuary. Premiums can also be accurately and appropriately paid using this principle.

Actuary

This is a specialist who computes premiums and risks of insurance. They are duly involved in the calculation of loss reserving, life expectancy and determining accident frequency. They serve as one of the key ingredients in an insurance company.

They also primarily help in the profit making and financial stability of carriers (insurance companies) which they serve and involved in trends assessment as well as determining insurance prices.

These specialists also have a share in managing the carrier's expenditure and the giving of claims to claimant on any needed basis. They help in ensuring that neither the carrier nor the insured suffer unnecessary loss.

Accident

This is an unplanned, unforeseen or unintended event beyond the control of an insured, resulting in the loss of property (ies) e.g. car. The incurred loss can be compensated as a claim to the claimant by the carrier. The claim is based on what is observed and the actual cash value of the car or items involved.

Auto insurance companies try in the best of their abilities to supply sustainable, efficient, quality, and affordable policy coverage to their policyholders. They also aim at increasing the savings of their insured to meet specific needs e.g. building a big collection of policyholders.

Adjuster

Also known as claim adjuster, he is an insurance company worker who is primarily responsible for investigating and settling all claims as demanded by claimants who are under the insurance policy.

He has the responsibility of evaluating and paying the available claim to the policyholder. The payment of claim by the adjuster is only carried out after all proceedings are verified. They are majorly concerned with the reimbursement of losses.

The claims that are settled by the adjuster may be determined by the terms of policy, policy limits, or the premiums or deductible of the insurance company. The adjuster offers his service according to the policies of the insurance company.

The claim that is offered by the adjuster is tantamount to the total amount of loss suffered by the policyholder for a complete reimbursement.

Actual Cash Value

It means the actual price of the item during the event of a casualty such as fire, flood, accident, damage, collision, etc. In this case, the claimant submits a claim to the right adjuster in order to counterbalance the incurred loss caused by the specified casualty.

The claim that will be used to indemnify or reimburse the claimant over the damage or whatsoever of his property will mostly be determined by the exact market value of the item involved. This is to ensure the complete and correct or adequate compensation to the claimant.

The process also includes a proper review of the car, including the glass, tiers, the body, and some other equipment and appliances. The compensation of the car may be in the form of cash or a replacement of the car by another of the same value.

The principles and laws involved in the process may vary from place to place. The method of compensation to the payee may depend on the insurer (insurance company) of the policyholder (the person having the auto insurance) and /or the condition as at the time of the incurred loss of the property involved.

A claimant, after being compensated, may decide to continue on the premium of his item to the insurer or stop or switch to a completely different insurer.

What Is Auto Insurance?

It is a 'policy' between an individual and the carrier or insurance company to indemnify the insured or individual against any casualty to his/her 'automobile' resulting from accident, theft, collision, natural disasters etc. 

It is most important to get the right auto insurance policy. Much useful information can be found on this blog to help you get the one that's best for you. Perhaps that's why you are here.

Getting an auto insurance policy can help reduce much loss resulting from the above mentioned casualties. 

It may help counterbalance any loss from any form of casualties. Try getting the right one for your automobile from reliable auto insurance companies.

The policyholder can decide for himself whether to pay collision coverage and/or comprehensive coverage. This fully depends on the carrier and/or his ability and qualification. 

He may also have to decide for himself on the method of payment that is best for him. He may opt in paying a deductible sum on a monthly basis, every two months, quarterly, every four months, every six months, or even on a yearly basis or more.

Take your time to search for the right auto insurance to cover your auto policy. Doing this will most likely leads to a long lasting insurance policy that can boost your credibility and can help increase your indemnity against any future damage to your automobile insurance policy.

When an accident or any other form of casualty should occur, the deductible and/or premium paid can be used to compensate the insured. 

The insured or policyholder can make a claim for the incurred loss or damage of the automobile resulting from a casualty (e.g. fire, accident, flood etc). The claim is then used to restore the insured to a better condition that he previously were.