The Divisional Office is the kingpin in the organizational setup of the Indian Public Sector General Insurance Companies and to ensure that the lines of communication are the shortest, is vested with full authority for acceptance of business and settlement of claims within stipulated limits. As a matter of fact, the Divisional Offices perform all the functions of a medium size Insurer, excepting those relating to Reinsurance and investment. Divisional Office are also obliged to control and monitor Branches, Extension Counters and Micro Offices under their control.
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DMEPOS
Commonly used acronym that may be translated as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
DMERC
Commonly used acronym that may be translated as durable medical equipment regional carrier. See durable medical equipment regional carrier (DMERC) .
DNS
See: no show .
Dnyanajyoti, Journal
A leading journal on Insurance and management published bi-annual by the National Insurance Academy, Pune.
DOB
Abbreviation for date of birth.
Dock Receipt
When cargo is delivered to a steamship company at the pier, the receiving clerk issues a dock receipt.
Docking pay
Deducting part of an employee’s wages for a particular reason.
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)
Individual trained in chiropractic medicine who may use diagnostic and therapeutic methods of chiropractic medicine. He or she is trained in adjustment and therapeutic manipulation of the spine and parts of the body and radiography for the purpose of diagnosis. Also called chiropractor .
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
State-licensed individual, commonly called a dentist , who is trained and educated in a dental program and practices the prevention and treatment of diseases of the teeth and surrounding oral tissues.