Guaranteed renewable

Clause in an insurance policy that means the insurance company must renew the policy as long as premium payments are made by the insured. However, the premium may be increased when it is renewed if it raises premiums for a particular class such as everyone in a geographic area with the same type of policy. These policies may have age limits of 60, 65, or 70 years or may be renewable for life.
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This term applies to a number of different types of health insurance. Guaranteed renewable policies cannot be canceled by the insurance company as long as premiums are paid on time. Premiums may be increase, however, as long as premiums on all similar policies for the company are also increased.

Guaranteed renewable contract

Insurance policy that means the insured has the right to have the policy in force as long as he or she pays the premiums. However, the insurance company may increase the premium rate when the policy is renewed. These policies may have age limits of 60, 65, or 70 years or may be renewable for life. Also called guaranteed renewable policy .

Guaranteed renewable policy

See: guaranteed renewable contract .
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a policy which the insured has the right to continue in force by the timely payment of premiums to a specified age, during which period the insurer has no right to make unilaterally any change in any provision of the policy while the policy is in force, but may change premium rates by policyholder class.

Guarantor

Individual who promises to pay the medical bill by signing a form agreeing to pay or who accepts treatment, which constitutes an expressed promise.
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One who gives a Guarantee.

Guardian

Person appointed by the court who is designated to act on behalf of a minor or an incompetent adult such as parent, trustee, committee, conservator, or other person or agency. Also called legal guardian .