In most states, legislation requires rating manuals and rating plans that must be filed for approval by the regulatory authority before they are put into application. Insurers are permitted to cooperate in the gathering and sharing of data for rating purposes in the preparation of these manuals and plans. These rating organizations are licensed and supervised by the individual states. (more…)

How soon you receive benefit payments varies widely with the kind of insurance, the kind of loss, and the laws of the state where you live. For example, insurance companies usually wait at least 30 days before paying out for a stolen car in the hopes that the car will turn up. Life insurance claims can only be paid after the company receives an official death certificate. (more…)

Now that you know why insurance companies do what they do, it’s time to take a look at some of the language you’ll need to understand some insurance vocabulary terms before delving into your actual coverage. These are the tools in the well-supplied tool belt you’ll wear while you build your insurance structure. (more…)