Manifestation/Injury Theories

Two theories often used to identify the time when a person suffers bodily harm. The timing of this harm can be important in determining which of two or more Insurance policies provides coverage. Under the injury the theory, a person suffers harm when he first comes into contact with the physical Agent which ultimately results in injury or disability, frequently after a significant period of dormancy.

Manual

Book published by an insurance company or rating bureau that is used as a guide. It contains rates, classifications, specifications, and rules pertaining to various types of insurance policies.
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A guide to rates and classifications under a certain type of insurance.

Manual Excess

The premium for an amount of insurance in excess of the basic limit of liability. This premium is determined by referring to a table of rate factors which are multiplied by the manual rate in order to arrive at a premium for the higher limit selected.