A | B |
risk | chance of loss from type of danger |
risk management | how you deal with chance of potential personal or financial loss |
avoid | staying away from or not doing a risky behavior |
reduce | take steps to protect against risk |
accept | willing to take chance on risk |
share | use insurance to help with financial costs related to risks |
insurance | means of guaranteeing your financial protection against various risks |
insurance policy | written contract detailing what an insurance company will cover |
premium | amount you pay for insurance policy |
coverage limit | maximum amount insurance company will pay if you file claim |
deductible | amount of loss you must pay out of your own pocket before insurance pays |
general liability | covers damage you cause to other people's property & bodily injuries outside your car |
medical payment | covers immediate compensation for bodily injuries to you and your passengers |
collision | covers repairs for damage you cause to car |
comprehensive | covers fire damage, break-ins, vandalism, theft and natural disasters |
uninsured | coveres lost wages and medical expenses if your accident is with someone who does not have insurance |
underinsured | covers cost of repairs from accident caused by another driver that exceed his or her coverage |
conditions | define your and insurance company's rights, duties and responsibilities |
health insurance | pays medical bills when you or family become sick or injured |
property insurance | protects your possessions |
life insurance | provides financial support for people who depend on you after you die |
disability insurance | protects your earning power |
liability insurance | protects you in case you are legally responsible for injury or property damage |