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ADJUSTER PRO - FLORIDA CERTIFIED ADJUSTER GLOSSARY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Accumulated Depreciation The total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula: (Annual Depreciation x Number of years used) Actual Cash Value (ACV) A valuation method used by insurers...

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ADJUSTER PRO - FLORIDA CERTIFIED ADJUSTER GLOSSARY QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

Accumulated Depreciation
The total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula: (Annual Depreciation x
Number of years used)
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
A valuation method used by insurers to reflect an item's current market value right before being
damaged or destroyed. Formula: (Replacement cost - Accumulated Depreciation)
Adhesion
One of the characteristics of an insurance contract. Means that one party (the insurer) sets the
terms, and the other (the insured) can 'take it or leave it.'
Adjusted Gross Revenue (CropInsurance)
Narrowest (and least expensive) form of Crop Revenue Insurance. Insures farm revenue as a
whole instead of individual crops. Guarantees a percentage of the insured farm's average
revenue.
Adjuster
An agent who, for compensation, processes insurance claims. Can represent either the insured or
the insurer.
Adjuster - Emergency
Adjusters who are temporarily licensed by the insurance commissioner to handle claims during
catastrophes or emergencies that produce an overwhelming number of claims in a short period of
time.
Adjuster - Independent
Self-employed adjusters who contract with multiple insurers at the same time. Paid on a
commission or fee-plus-expenses basis for each claim. Also called: Fee Adjuster, Bureau
Adjuster
Adjuster - Public

,An adjuster who is hired to represent the claimant and help determine a fair
indemnification.Usually specializes in appraisals and negotiation. Paid commission, usually a
percentage of final settlement.
Adjuster - Staff
Salaried employee of one insurance company who can work locally, regionally, or nationally.
Also called: Company Adjuster
Advance Payment Settlement
A settlement option that lets the insurer offer some financial relief to the claimant before the
claim has been fully settled. The insurer makes advance payments to the claimant, which are
then subtracted from the final settlement amount. Often used when a claimant suffers bodily
injury and is unable to work.
Agency Authority
The Agent's authority to act on behalf of someone else, usually an insurer. This authority is
derived from the agent's contract with the insurer.
Agency Authority - express
Authority that is expressly given to the agent in writing. Allows agent to act on behalf of the
principal.
Aency Authority - implied
Authority that an agent possesses by implication of his behavior, regardless of whether this
authority is expressly granted in writing.
Agency Authority - apparent
Authority that an agent possesses based on the appearance of representing an insurer.
Agent
Someone who has received authority from an insurer to sell or service insurance policies.
Aggregate Limit
A type of policy limit found in some health, liability, and property damage policies. It represents
the total amount the insurer will pay for all losses.
Agreement
One of the four requirements of a legally binding contract. All parties involved must agree to the
terms of the contract. Can also refer to a binder, which is the preliminary substance of a contract.
Agricultural Producer

, A business that grows, harvests, and sells crops for profit.
Aleatory
A characteristic of insurance contracts; means depending on an unknown future event."
Answer
In liability cases, the defendant's response to a complaint. There are three possible answers:
1)accept complaint and pay for damages, 2) deny the complaint, or 3) accept the complaint with
a right to insert evidence into the case.
Annual Depreciation
An item's Replacement cost divided by the number of years in its expected lifespan.
Appraisal
A negotiation method which allows the claimant and the insurer each to select an appraiser.The
two appraisers in turn select an Umpire. The appraisers then work together to determine
asettlement amount. If they cannot agree, the Umpire steps in. Agreement by any two of thethree
is binding.
Arbitration
A negotiation method in which the opposing parties each submit their evidence to a mutually-
agreed-upon and neutral third party, called an arbitrator. The arbitrator reviews the positions
ofeach opposing side, and makes a final and legally binding decision.
Arbitrator
The mutually-agreed-upon and neutral third party in an arbitration who reviews the positions
ofeach opposing side, and makes a final and legally binding decision.
Auto Policy
Insurance policy designed to protect the policyholder while owning, occupying, or operating
avehicle. Usually combines liability coverage and property coverage into one policy.
Automobile
In Insurance policies, Automobile generally means any vehicle designed for use on publicroads.
Automobile No-fault Laws
Insurance that indemnifies the insured regardless of who was at fault in an accident; also restrict
the insured's right to sue the at-fault party.
Aviation

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