Divisible surplus

Portion of an insurance company’s earnings available for distribution to owners of the company’s participating policies.
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UK: The portion of an insurance company’s earning that is available for distribution to ‘withprofits’ policyholders in the form of bonuses.

Division Wall

A partition, meeting stated standards of construction, that separates a structure into two areas so that the Fire in one area will have less chance to spread into the other areas.

Divisional Office

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.

DMERC

Commonly used acronym that may be translated as durable medical equipment regional carrier. See durable medical equipment regional carrier (DMERC) .