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LOOP

1. In General, this is a repeatable set steps that lead back to the first step. : 2. In Electrical/Electronics, this is a complete circuit. An example is a wire-pair connecting the

LOOPHOLE

Without violating its literal interpretation, an allowed legal interpretation or practice unintentionally ambiguous due to a textual exception, omission, or technical defect, evades or frustrates the intent of a contract, law, or

LOOSE MONETARY POLICY

The government’s or central bank’s monetary policy and how the nation’s money supply is managed. It occurs by expanding the money supply and encouraging citizens and economic growth with easy access to

LOSING THE POINTS

A decrease on the profit return results in this condition as the current value of the investment is less that the bid.

LOSS ADJUSTOR

The insurer / insurance company hires one for an insured’s insurance claim investigation and settlement an insured. This person is typically and independent entity. Also refer to loss assessor.

LOSS ASSESSMENT CHARGE

Property damage payout due to a homeowners association or property owners group as the insured’s portion of the total amount owed due. This charge-type coverage is offered by certain homeowners insurance policies.

LOSS CARRYBACK

Current year’s net loss offsets previous year’s taxable income as an accounting adjustment, giving a tax refund as already paid. US tax law allowance. Also refer to loss carryforward.

LOSS CARRYFORWARD

Current year’s net loss offsets subsequent years’ taxable income as an accounting adjustment. Even a partial loss carryback of up to 20 years under the US tax laws is possible.

LOSS CONSTANT

Compared to other risks in the same classification, this amount intends to offset greater-than-average losses most smaller risks have.

LOSS CONTINGENCY

Damages resulting from a pending lawsuit are an example of a potential liability that is probable and reasonably estimable forced to use this provision.

LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER (LDW)

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, safe driving of a rental car relieves the customer of damages arising from loss of the car or any damage to

LOSS DEVELOPMENT

Later-date amount reporting compared to the insured’s original estimated loss value.

LOSS DEVELOPMENT FACTOR

Claims reported late give the insurer extra money due to this factor introduced to permit development of losses and reimbursement.

LOSS DISALLOWANCE RULE (LDR)

IRS rule: corporation cannot file one tax return covering the corporation that includes subsidiaries owned by a third party. This prevents corporate use of losses incurred by the other owner, not the

LOSS EQUITY PUT

When new equity is issued after a trigger event. It is a contingency measure.

LOSS EXPECTANCY

Maximum loss estimate most likely due as an exposure. the insured takes special attention to loss prevention measures.

GAMBLING

Betting; wagering. Results in either a gain or total loss of wager, the money or asset put up. Neither risk-taking nor investing, nor like insurance. Risk taking or speculation takes on substantial

GAMBLING INCOME

Money gained by wagering. Legal gambling operations such as slot machines, horse races or lottery allows a person to submit a tax filing declaration of gambling income.

GAMBLING LOSS

Money lost by wagering. Legal gambling operations such as slot machines, horse races or lottery allows a person to submit a tax filing declaration of gambling losses, but these cannot exceed winnings.

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