Early retirement age

Age stated in a pension plan that is before the normal retirement age but allows the plan participant to receive pension benefit. However, benefits received early are reduced from the amount that would have been received at normal retirement age.

Earnings record

Chronological history of the amount a worker earns each year during his or her working lifetime. For Social Security, credits earned remain on an individual’s Social Security record even when changing jobs or during a period with no earnings.

Earthquake coverage

See: catastrophe insurance policy .
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Typically excluded (along with other earth movement) from most property insurance policies, except ensuing fire. In most cases, earthquake coverage must be purchased by endorsement to a difference-in-conditions (DIC) policy or to an all risks policy. Normally, the coverage provided is subject to a per occurrence sublimit, an annual aggregate limit, and a separate deductible.