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GLOSSARY

Insurability

General acceptability by an insurer of an applicant for insurance, based on underwriting review, which may include items such as the applicant’s current health status,

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Insurance Broker

The insurance broker is an individual who acts or aids in the negotiation of insurance contracts, in placing risks, or in soliciting or effecting contracts.

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Insurer

Insurance company that assumes risks for insureds and performs other insurance-related operations, such as loss control and claims settlements.

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Intellectual Property

Property that has a value and lacks a physical existence, such as industrial property consisting of inventions, designs, or trademarks, or copyrights, such as artistic

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Intentional Act

When an individual commits an act with the intent of causing injury, damages, or a private violation of another person’s rights.

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Internal Financing

Using the organization’s funds for the financing of losses, e.g. deductibles, planned retentions, uninsured losses (planned or unplanned).

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Internet

A global system of interconnected computer networks using a standard Internet protocol to access data and information available on the World Wide Web (www); a

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IRA

A self-directed, tax-deferred retirement investment account established by employed workers who earn a salary, wage, or self-employment income. An individual may establish an IRA account

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Joint Venture

Association of two or more individuals or organizations who engage in a specific or limited business transaction; a partnership between separate business organizations.

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Joint-Life Annuity

Provides annuity payments to the annuitant until they die then to the named survivor for their life. Usually spouse, but could be anyone named.

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