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Glossary of Auto Insurance Terms

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Common Auto Insurance Terms

Good Student Discount

Reduction of automobile premium for a young driver at least sixteen who ranks in the upper 20 percent of his or her class, has a B or 3.0 average, or is on the Dean's list or honor roll. It is based on the premise that good students are better drivers.

Broker

A marketing specialist who represents insurance organizations and who deals with either agents or companies in arranging for the coverage required by the customer.

Uninsured (Underinsured) Motorist Coverage

A form of insurance that pays the policy holder and passengers in his/her car for bodily injury caused by the owner or operator of an uninsured or inadequately insured automobile.

Choice No-Fault

Allows auto insureds the choice of remaining under the tort system or choosing no-fault at a reduced premium.

Amendment

A formal document changing the provisions of an insurance policy signed jointly by the insurance company officer and the policy holder or his authorized representative.

Physical Damage

Damage to or loss of the automobile resulting from collision, fire, theft or other perils.

Age Limits

Stipulated minimum and maximum ages below and above which the company will not accept applications or may not renew policies.

Absolute Liability

Liability for damages even though fault or negligence cannot be proven.

Waiver

An agreement attached to a policy which exempts from coverage certain disabilities or injuries that otherwise would be covered by the policy.

Judgment Rating

Rate-making method for which each exposure is individually evaluated and the rate is determined largely by the underwriter's judgment.

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