It is implied in all aviation policies that aircraft are maintained to specified standards following procedures laid down by the aircraft manufacturers in conjunction with the relevant civil aviation authority. The airline must keep maintenance records. Aircraft and engine manufacturers also specify the parameters for an aircraft’s operation. If an airline breaches any of these requirements the policy may be invalidated.
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AJ
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services performed by a clinical social worker. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AK
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services provided by a nonparticipating physician. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AKS
Abbreviation that may be defined as anti-kickback statute. See Stark I Regulations and Stark II Regulations .
Alarm
Mechanical device for signaling the occurrence of an unwanted condition, such as a Fire, burglary, or the unnecessary activation of a Fire-suppression system in order for corrective action to be taken.
ALARM (Association of Local Authority Risk Managers)
ALARM assists, advises and represents public sector organisations in the development of risk management strategies. In collaboration with the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers and the Institute of Risk Management ALARM has developed a new Risk Management Standard.
Alarm system in operation
Policy may warrant that an approved alarm system be kept in operation. In De Maurier (Jewels) Ltd v. Bastion Insurance Co. Ltd and Coronet Insurance Co. Ltd (1967), a warranty in a jewellers’ ‘all risks’ insurance stated ‘alarms on road vehicles be kept in operation… Held: ‘in operation means the system must be switched on in circumstances where the user has reason to believe that switching it on makes it fully operative. It does not mean “fully operative”. If, because of an unknown fault, it fails to operate there will be no breach of warranty by the insured.
Albumin
One of a class of simple proteins in the blood. The level of albumin may reflect the amount of protein intake in food.
Alcoholic beverage control (ABC) laws
See: Dram shop laws.
ALE
Abbreviation for Additional Living Expenses, a coverage found in personal lines homeowners, condominium, and tenant policies.