- Accident
An unexpected event, which happens by chance and is not expected in the normal course of events.
- Act of God
A sudden and violent act of nature, which could not have been foreseen or prevented. Examples: flood, earthquake.
- Actual Cash Value
The current cost of replacing an article with a similar one in the same condition. Any item has three basic values: original cost, actual cash value, and replacement value. For example, if you originally paid $400 for your living room couch; its actual cash value might be $175. But if it's destroyed in a fire, replacing it will cost you $800.
- Additional Interest Insured
Another person or company who may be liable for an accident involving an insured or an insured vehicle and who has been named as an Additional Interest Insured under the policy.
- Additional Premium
An extra charge for an alteration, during the policy period, which increases the hazard or the Company's liability.
- Adjuster
A person who investigates a loss and negotiates settlement with the claimant on the Company's behalf.
- All Perils
An optional coverage designed to provide protection for your vehicle for all types of losses except those specifically excluded in your policy. All perils coverage is the most complete coverage you can select to protect yourself from loss or damage to your own vehicle. This coverage is optional and may be purchased in addition to the mandatory coverages required by law, and it is subject to a deductible.
- All Risk
Coverage against loss or damage from all perils except those specifically excluded.
- Amount of Risk
The Company's total liability at a specific location.
- Application (APP)
A form on which the prospective insured states facts requested by the insurance company and on the basis of which (together with any information from other sources) the insurance company decides whether or not to accept the risk, modify the coverage offered, or decline the risk.
- Appraisal
A valuation of property made for determining its insurable value or the amount of loss sustained.
- Arson
The willful and malicious burning of property.
- Assumed Liability
Liability, which would not rest upon a person except that he has accepted responsibility by contract expressed or implied. This is also known as contractual liability.
- Assurance
Same as "insurance".
- Assured
Same as "insured".
- Assurer
Same as "insurer".
- Authorization
The power or right to act on behalf of another.
- Automobile Insurance
Coverage on the risks associated with driving or owning an automobile. It can include collision, liability, comprehensive, medical, and uninsured motorist coverages.
- Avoidance of Risk
Taking steps to remove a hazard, engage in an alternative activity, or otherwise end a specific exposure.
- Basic Rate
The standard charge for a given type of risk.
