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NEW FEDERALISM

Under the Nixon administration, this new plan transferred back to the state level some powers previously held by the federal government. Some powers were removed from the state level under Franklin Roosevelt’s

NEWLY ACQUIRED AUTOS

The insured must notify the insurer about a newly purchased vehicle within 30 days from purchase date. Some coverage automatically activates under the policy for vehicles purchased during the term of the

NFP ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulate these standards.

NITROGEN FIXATION

Natural process that takes free nitrogen (N2) from the air, converts or fixes it in nitrogen compounds that plants use as nutrients, as in fertilizer. In nature, certain bacteria present in the

NO RIGHT

Opposite of having privilege. A right is not exercisable under this condition or state.

NOMINAL ANNUAL RATE

An investment or debt instrument’s stated annual interest rate. Does not include a compounding component and is not adjusted even if the return is paid monthly, semiannually or annually. Also known as

PATH INDEPENDANT OPTION

An option whose payment depends on the ending market price of an asset. There are many types of this option. Refer to path dependent option.

PIN RISK

The risk that occurs when a large option trades near strike price at its maturity. Whether above or below the strike price it changes the hedge.

PORTFOLIO THEORY

How a portfolio is managed. Risk and returns are measured to create diversification strategies.

PRELOSS FINANCING

Funding arranged before loss is incured. It is less expensive than post loss financing because the capital is there when its needed. Refer loss financing.

PRIVATE PLACEMENT

A debt not registered with the securities regulator. It is sold on a ceveat emptor basis to only experienced investors. It is illiquid and only transfers to a short list of buyers.

PURE CATASTROPHE SWAP

A swap transaction that allows an insurer to diversify their portfolio by exchanging uncorrelated catastrophic hazards. Refer to catastrophe reinsurance swap.

QUICK RATIO

A company’s ability to use its near cash and quick assets to absorb liabilities.

RATIO WRITING

Whan an option writer sells both naked and covered options. They are sold in specific amounts and ratios. This is safer than a pure naked option position.

RENTACAPTIVE

A licensed insurer who makes accounts available to companies who prefer self insurance. Refer to agency captive, captive, group captive, protected cell company, pure captive, senior captive, and sister captive.

RETROSPECTIVE SCRUTINY

The legal review focusing on the board of directors actions just prior to the financial difficulties that is performed by external parties as a result of a declaration of bankruptcy.

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