| Risk Retention Groups |
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| Risk retention groups serve as captive insurance companies formed to provide insurance to members of the group. Rather than purchase insurance from independent insurers, the group of companies forms its own insurance company. Companies with similar risk management concerns thus may exercise greater control over their insurance coverage, pricing, and claims administration.More... |
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| Treatment of Annuities as Securities |
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| Variable annuities are differentiated from fixed annuities by virtue of how the benefits are funded. In a traditional fixed annuity, an annuitant pays a premium(s) and is guaranteed a certain rate of return over a life expectancy; thus, benefit payments can be determined with precision. In a variable annuity, premium payments are held in a separate account or accounts. More... |
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| Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act |
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| When an insured or a beneficiary submits a claim to an insurer, the insurer has a duty to respond and to do so in a certain manner. The Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (UCSPA), a model act adopted in over 40 states, provides industry guidelines for the insurer to follow when paying or denying claims. In general, the UCSPA requires the insurer to act promptly and fairly in response to a claim with a reasonable basis for any denials.More... |
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| Suits by Intended Beneficiaries |
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| Causes of ActionMore... |
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| Diability Insurance While Employed |
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| If an insured becomes totally disabled, he may recover payments under his disability insurance policy during his period of disability. One factor that is used to determine the insured's eligibility for such payments is his ability to work. If he has the ability to engage in substantially gainful employment, for example, he may be denied coverage. Also, if he actually obtains employment, he may also be denied coverage. This articles addresses situations in which the insured may or may not be entitled to disability payments if he actually obtains employment.More... |
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