Introduction: According to figures from the US Coalition Against Insurance Fraud‚ the cost of claims fraud in the US alone in 1995 amounted to US$ 85.3 billion‚ which equates to a cost of US$ 326.47 for each American citizen. Research by the Rand Institute for Civil Justice in the US revealed that over one third of people injured in vehicle accidents exaggerated their symptoms‚ which adds US$ 13-16 billion to the annual US insurance bill. Figures from the pan-European trade association‚ the Comité
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FIRE INSURANCE WHAT IS FIRE INSURANCE? Fire insurance is a contract under which the insurer in return for a consideration (premium) agrees to indemnify the insured for the financial loss which the latter may suffer due to destruction of or damage to property or goods‚ caused by fire‚ during a specified period. The contract specifies the maximum amount‚ agreed to by the parties at the time of the contract‚ which the insured can claim in case of loss. This amount is not‚ however‚ the measure
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Apartments‚ asking for damages of $1‚500‚000. George claims that the roof had rotten sections and that his fall could have been prevented if Mr. Munster had told Spacely Construction about the problem. Mr. Munster notified his insurance company‚ Dewey‚ Cheatem and Howe Insurance (DCH)‚ of the lawsuit. DCH must defend Mr. Munster and decide what action to take regarding the lawsuit. George Jetson offered to accept a settlement of $750‚000 which is one option. DCH is also considering a counteroffer of
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INSURANCE COMPANIES Insurance companies play an important role in an economy in that they are risk bearers or the underwriters of risk for a wide range of insurable events. Moreover‚ beyond their risk bearer role‚ insurance companies are major participants in the financial market as investors. To understand why‚ we will explain the basic economics of the insurance industry. As compensation for insurance companies selling protection against the occurrence of future events‚ they receive one or more
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CONTENTS SR NO | TOPIC | PAGE NO | 1 | INTRODUCTION | 4 | 2 | TYPES | 5 | 3 | ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES | 8 | 4 | LIFE INSURANCE IN INDIA | 10 | 5 | LIST OF INSURER | 11 | 6 | TOP 10 PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN INDIA | 12 | INTRODUCTION Life insurance is a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer‚ where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary sum of money (the "benefits") upon the death of the insured person. Depending on the contract
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1. What is insurance 2. Principles of insurance 3. Financing Health care in India and World wide 4. Financing oral health care in India and world wide 5. Health insurance evolution‚ trends‚ current trends 6. Need of insurance 7. Dental insurance around the world 8. Current scenario of dental insurance in india Review of literature 1. History/evolution of dental insurance 2. Current trends of insurance in various countries 3. Dental insurance in India
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Life Insurance Life insurance is a contract that pledges payment of an amount to the person assured (or his nominee) on the happening of the event insured against. Life insurance or life assurance is a contract between the insurer and the policy owner (policyholder) whereby a benefit is paid to the designated Beneficiary (or Beneficiaries) if an insured event occurs which is covered by the policy. In return‚ the policy owner (or policy payer) agrees to pay a stipulated amount called a premium
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PROJECT MOTOR INSURANCE December 2004 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Merchandise insurance- cargo insurance introduction types object insured amount insurance premium liability‚compensation risk coverage exclusions Chapter 3 Carrier’s liability insurance general presentation and provisions carrier liability insurance- CMR- Romania types object insured amount insurance premium liability
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Reyes | Insurance Matrix | 6/30/2012 | ------------------------------------------------- University of Phoenix Material Insurance Matrix Directions – Matrix For each type of insurance listed in the matrix‚ identity three functions‚ three coverage characteristics‚ and three companies that offer this type of insurance. Type of Insurance | Functions | Coverage Characteristics | Companies That Offer It | Auto | 1.Loss2. Damage.3.Accident(Collision) | Liability insurance for those
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Automobile Insurance "Insurance is a legal contract that protects people from the financial costs that result from loss of life‚ loss of health‚ lawsuits or property damage."(Nielson.) This protection is given to the customer in exchange for a monthly payment to the company. This is a legal contract which is known as a policy‚ binds the customer to the insurance company for the duration of the policy. Insurance‚ whether it be life‚ health or auto‚ helps customers feel safe from everyday risks
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