The annual percentage change in Net Premiums Written. A company should demonstrate its ability to support controlled business growth with quality surplus growth from strong internal capital generation.
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Change in occupancy or use clause (Property Insurance)
A change in the use of the premises that increases the possible risk. Once an insurance company receives notice of such a change, it may then increase the premiums or cancel the insurance policy.
Change in Policyholder Surplus (IRIS)
The percentage change in policyholders surplus from the prior year end derived from operating earnings. Investment gains, net contributed capital and other miscellaneous sources. This ratio measures a company’s ability to increase policyholder’s security.
Change in temperature clause
Fire policy exclusion in respect of damage to perishable goods caused by a change in temperature resulting from destruction or disablement by an insured peril of the cold store or refrigerating plant. The risk can be bought back for an additional premium.
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An exclusion in a fire policy on goods in a cold store of damage to perishable goods caused by a change in temperature.
Change of beneficiary provision
A provision that permits the insured to change the beneficiary as often as he or she wishes, except in policies where the beneficiary is irrevocable. In the case of an irrevocable beneficiary, the beneficiary must provide written consent for a change to be made.
Change of condition provision
Insurance article or clause specifying that for an insurance policy to become effective, all conditions stated in the application for insurance must be true at the time of delivery of the policy.
Change of interest endorsement
Signifies that the original insured’s interest in subject matter of insurance has been taken over by a new party who is the new insured. The latter normally completes a new proposal form prior to being accepted. See NOVATION; PERSONAL CONTRACTS.
Change of Occupation Clause
Standard provision in health insurance policies that reduces benefits if the insured changes to a more hazardous occupation.
Change of occupation provision
Article or clause in an individual health insurance policy that gives the insurer the right to adjust a policy’s premium rate or benefits when the insured changes jobs or careers.
change of ownership (CHOW)
Situation when a provider undergoes a change in the proprietorship of their medical practice. A Medicare provider is required to notify the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the identity of both old and new owners, effective date of change, how the new entity will be organized, and a seller’s terminating cost report.