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Chapter 10
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Insurance
Professional
04/12/2012

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SOCIAL EQUITY
Definition
Provides a comparable level of social benefit to all citizens regardless of their ability to pay for it.
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SUBSIDIZATION
Definition
A redistribution of one groups’ costs among the members of another group.
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TORT REFORM
Definition
The gradual process of proposing, debating, and passing legislation that reduces legal costs and settlement awards that occur because of suits alleging injury or damage as a consequence of someone’s negligent behavior.
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BENCHMARK RATE
Definition
Established by a regulator, above and below which insurers may set rates within maximum percentages defined by the regulator.
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ADD-ON NO-FAULT LAWS
Definition
Require auto owners to buy and insurers to offer coverage for medical expense and sometimes loss of earning s resulting from an auto accident.
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