Paid-up policy

a policy kept in force for a reduced sum assured after the premiums have ceased prematurely; a fully paid-up policy is one remaining in force after payment of all the premiums due under the terms of the policy.
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Policy granted by life insurer for a reduced amount based on premiums already paid with no further premiums payable. The reduced sum is payable on death under paid-up whole life policies and an on death or maturity in the case of endowments. Paid-up pensions are called ‘preserved pensions’.

Pair and set clause

Stipulates that, in the event of loss or damage to any article forming a part of a pair or set, the claim will reflect the value of the lost item and not the reduced value of the pair or set.
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Clause that stipulates that partial loss to a pair or set of items will be valued in terms of the lost item, not on the basis of reduced value of the pair or set.

Parametric trigger

Physical trigger applicable to a catastrophe bond based on an occurrence at a specified place and of specified severity. A bond might be contingent upon on the magnitude of earthquake activity in and around Tokyo as measured by the Japan Meteorological Agency. If the event occurs, investors sacrifice their capital and/or interest. The trigger is based on a natural catastrophe model estimating a wide variety of parameters based on incomplete data and knowledge.

Parol evidence

Word of mouth evidence in court. While not generally admissible to contradict the written policy, there are exceptions that allow the parties to bring evidence that they contracted otherwise than in accordance with the terms used to express their agreement, e.g. the policy was obtained by fraud.

Partial disablement

An injury or sickness that prevents the insured from performing fully his normal occupation activities. The insured can perform some parts of his duties or work in less demanding circumstances. The partial disablement benefit is less than the total disablement equivalent.