Glossary of Insurance Terms
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KEY PERSON INSURANCE Insurance on the life or health of a key individual whose services are essential to the continuing success of a business and whose death or disability could cause the firm a substantial financial loss. |
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KIDNAP/RANSOM INSURANCE Coverage up to specific limits for the cost of ransom or extortion payments and related expenses. Often bought by international corporations to cover employees. Most policies have large deductibles and may exclude certain geographic areas. Some policies require that the policyholder not reveal the coverage's existence. |
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Reprinted with permission Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) All Rights Reserved http://www.iii.org These definitions provide a brief description of several terms used within the insurance industry. These definitions do not apply for all states or for all products. This is not an insurance contract. Other terms, conditions, and exclusions may apply. These definitions do not change the terms of any insurance contract. The inclusion of a definition of a particular coverage does not necessarily indicate that we offer that coverage. Should any conflict exist between these definitions and the provisions of the applicable insurance policy, the terms of the insurance policy control. Coverage availability varies by state. Please read the Columbia Insurance Group policy for full details regarding the coverages offered by our underwriting companies. |
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