Glossary
Insurance Terms Glossary
This page provides a glossary of insurance terms and definitions that are commonly used in the insurance business. New terms will be added to the glossary over time.
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.
Terms beginning with K
- Key-Persons Insurance
- – a policy purchased by, for the benefit of, a business insuring the life or lives of personnel integral to the business operations.
- Kidnap/Ransom Insurance
- – coverage for ransom or extortion costs and related expenses.
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