Parent company

MEDICAL,USA: Insurer in a group of insurance companies that has control over the other companies (subsidiaries). Generally, the parent company is the group policyholder.
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The oldest company out of a group of insurers.
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The senior company in a group or fleet of insurers.
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Where property-casualty (P&ampC) insurers constitute a group of companies, the &#8220flagship&#8221 or senior company. The use of multiple corporate entities allows additional flexibility in working with varying state regulations. For example, an insurance company group might consist of one or more admitted insurers and one or more nonadmitted insurers operating in various states. The entire group is often referred to by the parent company&#8217s name.
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US: Where property-casualty (P&C) insurers constitute a group of companies, the “flagship” or senior company. The use of multiple corporate entities allows additional flexibility in working with varying state regulations. For example, an insurance company group might consist of one or more admitted insurers and one or more nonadmitted insurers operating in various states. The entire group is often referred to by the parent company’s name.

Parental control for Motor

Parents who are afraid their teen driver might speed or be distracted by playing the vehicle’s audio system at an excessive volume can use MyKey system to limit speed and volume. When programmed, MyKey limits the speed to 80 miles per hour. It can also be programmed to limit the audio volume and to sound a continuous alarm if seat belts are left unfastened.

Parentheses

1. In ICD-9-CM coding, symbols used to enclose nonessential modifiers because their presence or absence does not affect the code assigned and these data provide additional description. 2. In CPT coding, symbols used to enclose a note listed at the end of a code section.

Parity Clause

A clause in a Marine insurance contract which is one or two or more such contracts and which provides that where there are differing rates of premium under them the lower rate shall prevail.