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Commission
That portion of the premium paid to the agent as compensation for his or her services.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident.
Insured
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.
Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.
Subrogation
The process in which an insurance company, after paying a loss to its insured, recovers the amount of the loss for damages (plus the insured's deductible) from the legally liable party.
Comparative Negligence
The percentage of fault shared by each driver in an accident in which both contribute to causing the collision.
Dismantled Title
The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Medical Payments Coverage
Covers the medical costs (up to the specified limit you choose) resulting from an auto accident for you, your family, and others in your car. It pays regardless of fault.
Subpoena
Document issued by the authority of the court to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or produce is punishable by contempt of court.
Cancellation
The termination of an insurance policy before its normal expiration date.
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