STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
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Adjuster - ANSWER An agent who, for compensation, processes insurance
claims. Can represent either the insured or the insurer.
Adjuster - Emergency - ANSWER Adjusters who are temporarily licensed by
the insurance commissioner to handle claims during catastrophes or emergencies
that produce an overwhelming number of claims in a short period of time.
Adjuster - Independent - ANSWER Self-employed adjusters who contract with
multiple insurers at the same time. Paid on a commission or fee-plus-expenses
basis for each claim. Also called: Fee Adjuster, Bureau Adjuster
Adjuster - Public - ANSWER An adjuster who is hired to represent the claimant
and help determine a fair indemnification. Usually specializes in appraisals and
negotiation. Paid commission, usually a percentage of the final settlement.
Adjuster - Staff - ANSWER Salaried employee of one insurance company who
can work locally, regionally, or nationally. Also called: Company Adjuster
, Advance Payment Settlement - ANSWER A settlement option that lets the
insurer offer some financial relief to the claimant before the claim has been fully
settled. The insurer makes advance payments to the claimant, which are then
subtracted from the final settlement amount. Often used when a claimant suffers
bodily injury and is unable to work.
Agency Authority - ANSWER The Agent's authority to act on behalf of
someone else, usually an insurer. This authority is derived from the agent's contract
with the insurer.
Agency Authority - express - ANSWER Authority that is expressly given to the
agent in writing. Allows agent to act on behalf of the principal.
Agency Authority - implied - ANSWER Authority that an agent possesses by
implication of her behavior, regardless of whether this authority is granted in
writing.
Agency Authority - apparent - ANSWER Authority that an agent possesses
based on the appearance of representing the insurer.
Agent - ANSWER Someone who has received authority from an insurer to sell
or service insurance policies.
Aggregate Limit - ANSWER A type of policy limit found in some health,
liability, and property damage policies. It represents the total amount the insurer
will pay for all losses (as opposed to an occurrence limit, which denotes the total
amount the insurer will pay per occurrence).
, Agreement - ANSWER One of the four requirements of a legally binding
contract. All parties involved must agree to the terms of the contract. Can also refer
to a binder, which is the preliminary substance of a contract.
Agricultural Producer - ANSWER A business that grows, harvests, and sells
crops for profit.
Aleatory - ANSWER A characteristic of an insurance contract. Means
"depending on an unknown future event." An insurance contract will only pay IF
and WHEN covered damages occur. Neither party knows how much the contract
will end up paying when they enter into the contract.
Risk Transference - ANSWER management of severe risks by transferring risk
to another party
example insurance
Risk retention - ANSWER acknowledging the risks and preparing to handle
unexpected losses that may occur
assumes or accepts the risk
insurer - ANSWER company or organization offering financial protection
insured - ANSWER person or organization that is covered by the policy
the one who owns the policy and pays the premium
First named insured - ANSWER first person/organization listed on the dec page
, policy period - ANSWER the dates in which the policy is in effect
binder - ANSWER Temporary coverage for an insurance applicant until the
policy is issued
blanket coverage - ANSWER More than one property, type of property, or
coverage under a single limit
specific limits
representation - ANSWER statement of fact
misrepresentation - ANSWER false, distorted, deceitful statement of act or
opinion, even if made unintentionally
stating something untrue
warranty - ANSWER promise or guarantee that certain conditions will be met
found on the conditions page
if broken can deny coverage
concealment - ANSWER Deliberately withholding relevant information
-hiding the truth
waiver - ANSWER Voluntary surrender of a known right, claim or privilege