Underwriter:
The party who assesses the applicant's/insured's risk level, establishes the corresponding
premium(s) and assures that funds will be available to pay to the insured in the
event of a loss.
Unilateral Contract:
A legal contract in which only one party makes any legally enforceable promises.
A life insurance policy is a unilateral contract since the insurer writes the contract
and makes future promises and the insured pays the premium in exchange for such
considerations.
Uninsurable Risk:
The risk of incurring a loss is so high that an insurer will not offer coverage.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage:
This type of coverage is part of an automobile insurance policy and protects the
owner of an insured vehicle where damages are made to the insured vehicle by a person
who is not covered by insurance.
Universal Life Insurance:
An adjustable type of life insurance that provides both term life insurance
coverage and a savings vehicle side account with a guaranteed minimum return on
the investment. This type of life insurance also allows the policy owner to change
the amount of coverage and premiums throughout the duration of coverage.
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