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Insurance Terminology

Balance Sheet - An accounting term referring to a listing of a company's assets, liabilities and surplus as of a specific date.

Benefit Period - In health insurance, the number of days for which benefits are paid to the named insured and his or her dependents. For example, the number of days that benefits are calculated for a calendar year consist of the days beginning on Jan. 1 and ending on Dec. 31 of each year.

Broker - Insurance salesperson that searches the marketplace in the interest of clients, not insurance companies.

Broker-Agent - Independent insurance salesperson who represents particular insurers but also might function as a broker by searching the entire insurance market to place an applicant's coverage to maximize protection and minimize cost. This person is licensed as an agent and a broker.

Business Net Retention - This item represents the percentage of a company's gross writings that are retained for its own account. Gross writings are the sum of direct writings and assumed writings. This measure excludes affiliated writings.

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    • Homeowners >
      • Homeowners Insurance
    • Automobile >
      • Auto Insurance >
        • What is Automobile Liability Insurance?
        • Top 10 Auto Insurance Companies in the US for 2017
      • Auto Safety
    • Motorcycle >
      • How Much Does Motorcycle Insurance Cost?
  • Business & Commercial
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    • Insurance Words and Definitions