QUOTE (QUOTATION)

An estimate of the cost of insurance, based on information supplied to the Insurance Company by the applicant.

RATE

The per unit cost of insurance. (See also Premium). Usually expressed as a percentage which will be applied to the sum insured to calculate the premium.

PREMISES

The particular location of property or a portion thereof, as designated in a policy.

PREMIUM

The amount of money an Insurance Company charges for insurance coverage.

RATED

A policy issued with an extra premium charge

PORT RISKS INSURANCE

A type of marine insurance by which a ship is insured whist it is in the confines of a specified port area. An alternative form of cover allows the ship to navigate outside the port area.

PRIMARY RESIDENCE

The place where you will reside for the majority of your policy term.

RECOVERY

Money received by an insurer in respect of a loss, thus reducing the loss, by way of subrogation, salvage or reinsurance.

POLLUTION EXCLUSION CLAUSE

A clause which excludes claims for legal liability of the insured in connection with pollution or contamination of the environment.

PRINCIPLE DRIVER

The person who drives the car most often.