Insurance Exam FX Flashcards
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Insurance Exam FX Flashcards

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What are Accelerated Benefits?

  • Home insurance policies
  • Types of health insurance
  • Advantages of a life insurance
  • Riders attached to life insurance policies allowing death benefits to cover nursing expenses (correct)
  • What is an accident?

    An unplanned, unforeseen event which occurs suddenly at an unspecified place.

    What is Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance?

    An insurance policy that pays a specified amount if the insured dies, loses sight, or loses two limbs.

    What are accidental death benefits?

    <p>A policy rider that analyzes the cause of death to determine compliance with accidental death description.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accumulation period?

    <p>The time over which the annuitant makes payments or investments in an annuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is actual cash value?

    <p>The required amount to pay damages or for property loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does actual charge refer to?

    <p>The amount a physician or supplier actually bills for a particular service or supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is an actuary?

    <p>A person trained in the technical aspects of insurance, particularly in the mathematics of insurance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does adhesion mean in the context of insurance?

    <p>A contract offered on a 'take it or leave it' basis by an insurer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adjustable life insurance?

    <p>Life insurance that permits changes in face amount, premium amount, and duration of payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an adjuster?

    <p>A representative of an insurance company who investigates claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an administrator do in insurance?

    <p>An individual appointed by a court to settle the financial affairs and estate of a deceased person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adverse selection?

    <p>The tendency of higher-risk individuals to purchase insurance more frequently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an insurance agent?

    <p>An individual licensed to sell and negotiate insurance contracts on behalf of an insurer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does aleatory mean in insurance?

    <p>A contract in which parties exchange unequal amounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alien insurer?

    <p>An insurance company incorporated outside of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ancillary refer to in a medical context?

    <p>Additional services provided by a hospital, such as x-rays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an annuity?

    <p>A contract that provides income for a specified period of years or for life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does apparent authority mean in insurance?

    <p>The appearance of authority based on actions or circumstances created by the principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an insurance application?

    <p>A document providing information for underwriting purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approved amount in Medicare?

    <p>The amount Medicare determines to be reasonable for a covered service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does assignment (life) refer to?

    <p>The transfer of ownership rights of a life insurance policy from one person to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assignment (health) in insurance?

    <p>A claim to receive payments directly from Medicare to a provider.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does avoidance mean in risk management?

    <p>A method of dealing with risk by deliberately keeping away from it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is back end load in insurance?

    <p>A fee charged at the time of sale, transfer, or withdrawal from a policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a basic illustration in life insurance?

    <p>A ledger or proposal used in selling a life insurance policy showing guaranteed and nonguaranteed elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a beneficiary in insurance?

    <p>The person who receives the proceeds from the policy when the insured dies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit period?

    <p>The length of time over which insurance benefits are paid for each illness or disability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a binder in insurance?

    <p>A temporary contract that puts an insurance policy into force before payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is blanket medical insurance?

    <p>A policy that provides benefits for all medical costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Insurance Terms and Definitions

    • Accelerated benefits: Riders on life insurance allowing use of death benefits for nursing or convalescent care expenses.
    • Accident: An unexpected event occurring suddenly at an unspecified location.
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): Policy that pays a specified amount if the insured dies or loses sight/limbs due to an accident.
    • Accidental death benefits: A rider that assesses the cause of death to see if it aligns with policy definitions of accidental death.
    • Accumulation period: Duration where an annuitant makes payments into an annuity, earning interest tax-deferred.
    • Actual cash value: Amount necessary to cover damages or losses for property claims.
    • Actual charge: The actual billed amount by a physician or supplier for services rendered.
    • Actuary: A professional trained in insurance mathematics, calculating loss probabilities.
    • Adhesion: A "take it or leave it" contract offered by an insurer, where insureds have limited options.
    • Adjustable life insurance: Policy allowing changes in face amount, premium, coverage period, and payment duration.
    • Adjuster: Insurance company representative who investigates and negotiates claim amounts.
    • Administrator: Court-appointed individual managing the financial affairs of a deceased person’s estate.
    • Adverse selection: Higher-risk individuals more likely to purchase insurance than lower-risk individuals.
    • Agent: Licensed individual authorized to sell and negotiate insurance contracts for insurers.
    • Aleatory contract: A contract involving unequal exchanges between parties.
    • Alien insurer: An insurance company established outside the United States.
    • Ancillary services: Additional hospital services like x-rays, excluding room and board costs.
    • Annuity: A contract guaranteeing income for a specified term or lifetime.
    • Apparent authority: Assumed authority based on the principal's actions or circumstances they created.
    • Application: Document containing information necessary for underwriting processes in insurance.
    • Approved amount: Reasonable payment set by Medicare for services under Part B coverage.
    • Assignment (life): Transfer of ownership rights in a life insurance policy from one person to another.
    • Assignment (health): Authorization for direct payment to medical providers from Medicare.
    • Avoidance: Risk management strategy involving keeping away from potential risk.
    • Back end load: Fee charged on withdrawal, sale, or transfer from an annuity or policy.
    • Basic illustration: A proposal showing guaranteed and non-guaranteed elements of a life insurance policy.
    • Beneficiary: Individual designated to receive policy proceeds upon the insured's death.
    • Benefit period: Timeframe during which insurance benefits are available for specific conditions or stays.
    • Binder: Temporary contract that activates an insurance policy prior to premium payment.
    • Blanket medical insurance: Comprehensive policy covering all medical expenses.
    • Broker: An individual representing clients in insurance matters, offering expert guidance and access to multiple insurers.

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