insurance policy

insurance policy
Definition

A contract of insurance, describing the term, coverage, premiums and deductibles. also called policy.


Related Terms

death benefit, accidental death benefit, cash value, cash withdrawal, coinsurance, cost-of-living rider, disability insurance, executive indemnity insurance, face amount, guaranteed insurability, hidden load, incontestability clause, indemnity, issue date, master policy, mortgage life insurance, municipal bond insurance, named peril coverage, participating insurance, policy limit, qualification period, underinsured motorist coverage, uninsured motorist coverage, underwrite, waiver of premium, accelerated benefits

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