A contractual agreement that governs the parties’ rights and obligations related to the payment of the insurance proceeds after the death of the insured.
Glossary Group: Glossary of Insurance Terms
Actuaries
Specialists responsible for calculating the premium rates that the company will charge for its products.
Daily life activities
Activities such as eating, bathing, getting dressed, going to the bathroom, climbing in and out of bed/a wheelchair, and moving (around the house). Proving that the insured is incapable of performing these daily life activities demonstrates the need for a long-term care insurance plan (LTC).
Smallpox
A serious infectious and contagious disease that, in some cases, may cause death. It is characterized by a cutaneous eruption and high mortality rates. There is no special treatment and the only form of prevention is vaccination.