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GLOSSARY

Any Occupation

The insured is unable to perform the material and substantial duties of his or her own occupation and is not at work in any occupation.

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API

Enables machines to interact with cloud software in the same way the user interface facilitates interaction between humans and computers.

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Application

The statement of information given when a person applies for insurance. The insurer underwriter uses this information as a basis in determining whether the applicant

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Appointment

Providers are selected or appointed to represent the organization for all insurance coverage or for a specific purpose; an insurance procurement provider selection method.

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ARR

In financial management, the measurement of the percentage return of average annual cash flows on initial investment.

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Asset

Anything of commercial value, including real or personal, tangible or intangible property.

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Assignment

The transfer of all or part of a policy owner’s legal rights under the policy contract to another person or entity.

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Auto

A land motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer designed for use on public roads, but does not include “mobile equipment.”

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Avoidance

A risk control technique which totally eliminates an exposure to avoid the chance of a loss; avoidance eliminates both positive and negative outcomes.

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B Value

In computing workers compensation experience modifications, a specific value taken from a rating manual table used to limit the effect of a single severe accident

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Backdating

A procedure for making the effective date of a policy earlier than the application date. Backdating is often used to make the age at which

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Bail Out Provision

An annuity contract clause that enables the owner of the contract to withdraw the invested money without surrender penalties if the annual interest rate drops

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Bailee

Person or organization that has possession of the property of others, usually for storage, repair, or servicing. A dry cleaning operation is a common example

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