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CHAPTER 11 VOCABULARY

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Page 1: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

CHAPTER 11 VOCABULARY

Page 2: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Risk

A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from peril to people or property covered by insurance.

Page 3: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Claim

A written request submitted to your insurance carrier to cover a loss.

Page 4: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Deductible

The dollar amount or percentage of a loss that is not insured, as specified in an insurance policy.

Page 5: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Premium

The fee paid for insurance protection.

Page 6: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Coinsurance

The percentage of the costs of medical services paid by the patient.

Page 7: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Copayment

An amount of money that the member or insured pays directly to a provider at the time services are rendered.

Page 8: A measure of the uncertainty of an investment’s rate of return; possible losses involving income or standard of living; the possibility of a loss from

Deductible

The dollar amount or percentage of a loss that is not insured, as specified in an insurance policy.