Auto Insurance Terms You Should Know

In order to be successful and proficient in all business it is very important that one familiarize himself with the terms of that particular field of interest or business he intend establishing. That is why knowing such terms will undoubtedly build you basic knowledge of your field of interest and eventually lead to you success in it.

Take a moment to review some of the terms associated with auto insurance and quotes before going into it as this will be very much helpful to you in your auto insurance policy success.

Adjuster

Also known as claim adjuster, this is an insurance company worker who is primarily responsible for investigating and settling all claims brought by claimants or insurance carriers resulting from a specific casualty. His responsibilities also include the evaluation and payment of the available or each claim to the policyholder.

Payment of claims is usually carried out only after all proceedings are verified. The claim may as well depend on the active insurance or coverage policy available of the item.

Accident

This is an unplanned, unforeseen or unintended event beyond the control of an insured, resulting in the loss of property e.g. car. The incurred loss can be compensated as a claim to the claimant by the carrier. The claim is based on what is observed and the actual cash value of the car or items involved.

Auto insurance companies try in the best of their abilities to supply sustainable, efficient, quality, and affordable policy coverage to their policyholders. They also aim at increasing the savings of their insured to meet specific needs e.g. building a big collection of policyholders.

Actuary

This is a specialist who computes premiums and risks of insurance. They are duly involved in the calculation of loss reserving, life expectancy and determining accident frequency. They serve as one of the key ingredients in an insurance company.

They also primarily help in making profit and financial stability of carriers (insurance companies) which they serve and involved in trends assessment as well as determining insurance prices.

These specialists also have a share in managing the carrier's expenditure and the giving of claims to claimant on any needed basis. They help in ensuring that neither the carrier nor the insured suffer unnecessary loss.

Accident Frequency

This refers to the number of times there occur an accident. The frequency is calculated during the time of the insurance policy. The actuary normally computes the frequency of accidents to help determine possible losses.

It should be noted that the phrase may not actually mean the number of times or frequency an accident really does occur but the number of times an accident may occur due to the prediction of the actuary. Premiums can also be accurately and appropriately paid using this principle.

Appraisal

It is a formally written document of the estimation of the value of property of the insured. This is done as against any future casualty resulting in the loss of property.

When an appraisal is eventually damaged, it can be completed or replaced by the adjuster of the insurance company or sometimes a vehicle repair expert.

Additional Insured

It is an individual or organization who also has an auto insurance protection under the primary name insured auto policy. The protection may be extended form an auto leasing company to an individual who lends a car (s) to the primary insured.

In the event of an accident, damage or collision, the leasing person or company has protection against the specific casualty caused by the name insured.

Agent

He is a licensed insurance representative who sells insurance for an insurance company, negotiating and/or effecting insurance contracts. He serves as the middle man in providing quality insurance service to the policyholder.

Insurance agents usually carry out their work on a commission basis and in most cases they are non-exclusive or perhaps exclusive agents.

Agreed Price

This is the cost of repairs of damage to property as agreed upon by the adjuster and the corresponding representative of the body shop. Whenever an incurred loss occurs resulting in an accident to a car, the cost of repair agreed on will be used as a claim to the claimant.

The cost neither increase nor decrease as the price for any resulting damage for the car has already been agreed upon.

Agreed Value

This is the value of the vehicle agreed on by the insured and the insurer which will be paid out on the event of an accident or any other form of unforeseen damage.

It is a policy available mainly for custom vehicles or collectible which actual value remains the same over time without depreciating.

Assigned Risk Plan

Auto insurance plan managed by the state and mostly for individuals and car owners who cannot afford to obtain or qualify for auto insurance or conventional liability coverage due to financial insufficiency or poor insurance record.

They may be placed in residual market in order to get an insurance policy with carriers or insurer but for a higher price. Their coverage is through the state.