Complete Insurance Glossary: 728 Insurance Terms & Definitions
A comprehensive US insurance reference covering 728 essential insurance terms and definitions across 10 major categories — health, life, auto, property, liability, commercial, claims, underwriting, financial terms, and general concepts. Sourced from NAIC and official US insurance regulators.
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10 principal categories covering the full landscape of US insurance terminology — 728 terms total
| Category | Type | Key Focus | Example Terms | Regulator | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auto Insurance |
Personal / Commercial | Vehicle liability, collision, comprehensive | Liability, Collision, Comprehensive, SR-22 | State DOI | 32 |
Claims |
Universal | Claim filing, settlement, adjusters, subrogation | Claim, Adjuster, Settlement, Subrogation | State DOI | 26 |
Commercial Insurance |
Business | Business risk, workers comp, commercial property | BOP, Workers Comp, Commercial Auto | NAIC / DOI | 57 |
Financial |
Financial / Legal | Reserves, reinsurance, solvency, investments | Reserve, Reinsurance, Surplus, Solvency | NAIC / ERISA | 74 |
General Terms |
Universal | Core concepts across all insurance types | Premium, Policy, Insured, Insurer, Risk | NAIC | 168 |
Health Insurance |
Personal / Group | Medical coverage, cost-sharing, networks, plans | Deductible, Copay, HMO, PPO, ACA | HHS / CMS | 65 |
Liability Insurance |
Personal / Commercial | Legal protection, bodily injury, damages | General Liability, Umbrella, D&O, E&O | State DOI | 87 |
Life Insurance |
Personal / Family | Death benefits, cash value, premiums, riders | Beneficiary, Annuity, Term Life, Whole Life | State DOI | 72 |
Property Insurance |
Personal / Commercial | Structures, contents, natural disaster coverage | Homeowners, Flood, Replacement Cost | State DOI | 83 |
Underwriting |
Industry | Risk assessment, rating, actuarial, exclusions | Underwriter, Actuary, Risk Class, Exclusion | NAIC / III | 64 |
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🔬CDC.gov/injuryCenters for Disease Control — Injury Prevention
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📰KFF.orgKaiser Family Foundation — Health Policy
⚖️ERISA.dol.govEmployee Retirement Income Security Act
