Glossary of Insurance Terms

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This page provides a glossary of insurance terms and definitions that are commonly used in the insurance business. The definitions in this glossary are developed by the NAIC Research and Actuarial Department staff based on various insurance references. These definitions represent a common or general use of the term. Some words and/or phrases may be defined differently by other entities, or used in a context such that the definition shown may not be applicable.
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