| The Meaning of an Insurance Binder |
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| A binder in the insurance industry is a temporary agreement of the insurance company to provide coverage while it seeks to issue a policy based upon the representations made in the application for insurance. The binder may be issued by an insurance agent or an insurance company. More... |
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| The Use of Life Insurance in Planning an Estate |
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| Life insurance can be a valuable tool in planning for the future of one's children and in balancing distribution of assets. More... |
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| Calculation of the Loss - Actual Cash Value or Replacement Value |
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| In paying the loss suffered by a policyholder when property is damaged or destroyed, an insurance company normally will consider its obligation to be to pay the present or depreciated value of the property just before its loss. Thus, destruction of a well-used item could result in a minimal recovery for the policyholder. A policyholder may purchase a relatively inexpensive rider to the policy providing for reimbursement of the replacement value of the damaged or destroyed item. Examination of the insurance policy and any rider should provide details on coverage under the policy for either actual cash value or replacement value. More... |
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| Drop Down of Excess Coverage If the Primary Insurer Becomes Insolvent |
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| Although insolvency of an insurer may be considered a relatively rare event, the effect of such insolvencies on policyholders can be substantial. Most jurisdictions have insurance guaranty associations that will provide some coverage in place of an insolvent insurer, but such coverage usually is limited as to the amount and type of reimbursement of losses that will be available. Affected policyholders should consider whether an excess insurer has an obligation to "drop down" and take the place of an insolvent primary insurer. More... |
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| Twisting |
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| What is Twisting? More... |
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