Those who have invested are liable to receive payment before others, though they can forego their shareholder privileges.

Profit gained before depreciation is levied on the account.

A notice issued in order to provide the exact date on which a premium will become payable.

A conscious or subconscious mode of a person, which evaluates how they might act in a specified situation.

A technique in which two or more products are sold in one piece, as a bundle. Generally, a premium offer is used to increase sales of a product.

More dividends are paid out to shareholders as their value of stock increases.

A receipt given out to a policy holder, by the insurer or an agent on behalf of the insurer, which provides confirmation that payment has been received.

A technique in which brands try to sell their products at a higher price compared to the general market, in order to create a brand image.

A term commonly used to describe a burglary that was caused at the premises of the insured party.

The evaluation of the value of a firm, before it is sold. Valuation is done by issuing new shares, and then multiplying the price to earnings ratio by the periodic earnings of

The total amount of profit, that is taken from the preferred stock of the company. The preferred equity does not take in to account any profit brought in through other investments.

A form which is used to pay the premium as a deposit when the term begins.

The total cost of a certain insurance.

An injunction granted before the trial has started, which states that the plaintiff will suffer extensive damage in case the injunction is not granted. Security must be posted with the court in

Costs that are charged before a firm actually opens for business, usually in the setting up and promotional activities.

An agreement set up between the plaintiff and the defendant to come to a resolution about a case, without ever taking it to trial.

A term used in health insurance to calculate the amount that must be lessened from every claim that is paid to the insured party.

An increase on the balance sheet due to positive income.

A legal document which provides guarantee on the part of the exporting country, stating that the agricultural shipment has been thoroughly checked, and contains no plant diseases or any dangerous pests.

A quantitave estimation taken to analyze all of the requirements which must be fulfilled for any production process to take place. For instance, the requirements of the machine, the method of calculating