The name of “named insured” is mentioned there in the policy as an insured. A Named Insured is any person, firm, or organization, or any of its members specifically designated by name as an insured(s) in an insurance policy. This is different from others who are insured but their name is not mentioned in the policy (like sometimes “child” is also insured but the name of the child is not mentioned, so in this case the child is not named insured […]
In insurance terminology, Additional Interest means an uninsured or insured third party that is named in the insurance policy as having an interest in the insurance policy of the holder. For instance: if there is any change made in the policy of the insuree (any modification or cancellation) of the policy, the party who has been labeled as additional interest is notified of the said change.
It basically means that someone who is not directly involved in the insurance but gets affected by the changes made by the insurance policy. However, this term can indicate a different […]
A personal auto policy also known as PAP is an insurance policy that is purchased by a vehicle owner to provide insurance coverage for damage or injury to others, in the form of liability insurance. Along with the liability coverage, it can also provide coverage for injuries or damages to the insured. Personal auto insurance policy is a contract between the vehicle owner and the insurance company that protects the owner against financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. The name of the policy clarifies that only personal motor vehicles that are not primarily […]
A mortgage is defined as a loan from a bank or other financial institution that helps a borrower to purchase a property. The borrower and the lender(usually a bank) enter into an agreement. According to this agreement the borrower receives cash in advance from the bank(or lender) then makes payments over a set time span until he/she pays back the lender in full. A mortgage is usually referred to as a home loan when it is used for the purchase of a home. The guarantee for the mortgage loan is the home itself. It […]
Commercial package policy commonly known as a CPP is an insurance policy that is designed to protect a business from various types of commercial risks. It combines coverage for multiple risks, such as liability and property risk in a single policy. Under a CPP, a business owner may combine several types of coverages and pack them so that they cover the specific risks that a business may be exposed to. The advantage of a commercial package policy is that it allows a business owner to pay out a lower amount of premiums than if the business owner […]
As we all understand that bulk buying in day to day purchases can save our money, but did you know this methodology also works on your car insurance? Many auto insurance providers can offer 10 to 20 percent discounts on the policy if a customer adds more than one car to the same policy. A multi-car policy can be defined by an insurance policy that bundles all the policies for the different cars with one insurer so they’re held together separately. It combines all separate vehicle policies into a single policy […]
A questionnaire is defined as a research instrument devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study. Generally, it consists of a series of questions for the idea of gathering data from respondents. The behavior of drivers plays a key role in road safety as it is important in traffic accident prevention. Therefore, to understand the behaviors of drivers, driver questionnaires are required. By answering different universal questions related to driving, they will give an estimate of the various driving patterns of people of a selected area.
These research topics are mainly conducted […]
Single limit liabilities are the insurance policies that may have combined single limits. It states a single dollar limit that would apply to any combination of property damage liability, bodily limits as compared to split limits where separate dollar amount applicable to each accident that varies from per person, per occurrence of persons injured or property damage that is the result of an accident.
It is basically a provision of an insurance policy that would limit the coverage of all the elements of the insurance policy and claim it to be a single dollar amount. It has […]
An insurance company requires a lot of customers to become successful. The basic earning of insurance companies holds on the premiums paid by the insured parties. In this concept, the insured person or organization receives financial protection and reimbursement of damages for uncertain future events from the insurer or insurance company. Meanwhile, the insured or the policyholder pay a smaller premium to the insurer in exchange for that protection on an uncertain future occurrence. An insurance company must have an effective marketing system to sell its policies and survive as a going concern […]
Commercial auto insurance policy is needed by a business that requires a vehicle for its operations. This policy protects small businesses when their vehicles are involved in a collision or are stolen, vandalized, or damaged. It also provides financial support to repair or replace the vehicle and covers related medical costs and third-party property damage. The premiums are higher for commercial auto insurance policy as compared to the standard motorist policy. The reason behind higher premiums is that the vehicles for business purposes are often more susceptible to risk.
Commercial auto […]
In a different blog, we have already discussed the meaning and types of profitability ratios. However, it is imperative to understand the importance of these ratios for an insurance company. Profitability ratios of an insurance company allow the insurance company to measure its profitability against its revenue, cost of sales, equity, and balance sheet assets. Profitability ratios are also related to efficiency ratios as they show how well companies are using their assets to generate profits. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of different profitability ratios and how are they used by investors and creditors […]
A business owner policy also known as BOP is an insurance policy that combines protection from all major property and liability risks in one package. A BOP is an insurance package policy that is designed for small to medium-size businesses to protect them from various losses. Business owner policies usually include the same kind and same degree of risks that are generally faced by a number of businesses.
A BOP reduces the amount of premium as it allows a business to receive multiple types of coverage at a lower rate than if the policies […]
