Clause in an insurance policy that provides for automatic restoration of the full face value of the policy after payment for a loss. Also called reinstatement.
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UK: Also called a self-renewing clause. A clause under which the sum insured or limit of indemnity is automatically restored to its original level following a claim.
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A clause in an Insurance Policy which provide for automatic reinstatement of the full face value of the Policy, after payment for a partial loss. Refer “Reinstatement.”
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Automatic reinsurance
Type of formal agreement between a reinsurer and a ceding insurer that automatically transfers the risks and their acceptance by the reinsurer. Also called treaty.
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Refer: “Reinsurance, Automatic Treaty.”
Automatic renewal clause
Clause in a contract that automatically reestablishes the contract with the same terms for another stated period of time. See also reinstatement.
Automatic stay
Court order that goes into effect once a bankruptcy petition is filed; all other legal actions such as attachments and foreclosures are halted.
Automobile
Under Medicare Secondary Payer guidelines, this is defined as any self-propelled land vehicle of a type that must be registered and licensed in the state in which it is owned.
Automobile insurance
An automobile owner’s protection against various risks such as bodily injury liability, medical, property damage, collision, comprehensive, and uninsured motorists.
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Coverage on the risks associated with driving or owning an automobile. It can include collision, liability, comprehensive, medical, and uninsured motorist coverages.
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A type of insurance which protects the insured against losses involving automobiles. Different coverage can be purchased depending on the needs and wants of the insured e.g., the liability coverage of bodily injury liability, property damage liability and medical payments and physical damages of collision and Package policy.
Automobile insurance premium discounts
Some insurance companies reduce premium rates for drivers who have good driving records, have taken a driver education course, are between the ages of 50 and 74, car pool, buy homeowner’s or renter’s insurance from the same company, install antitheft prevention devices and receive antitheft prevention services, or drive cars with special safety features.
Automobile policy
See: automobile insurance.
Automobile premium
Cost of automobile insurance coverage paid either monthly, quarterly, or annually to an insurance company that keeps the policy in force. Insurance companies base their premium rates on historical loss experience for similar risks.
AV
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item(s) furnished with a prosthetic or orthotic device.