Page 1: "ABI" to "general average"
- ABI
- accident insurance
- act of God
- actual cash value
- actuarial age
- actuarial analysis
- actuarial science
- actuarial tables
- actuary
- additional premium
- adjuster
- all-risks policy
- annuity contract
- annuity in arrears
- assigned risk
- Association of British Insurers
- assurance
- assure
- assurer
- average adjuster
- average adjustment
- banking insurance fund
- binder
- blanket bond
- business interruption insurance
- capital bonus
- capital sum
- captive insurance company
- cash surrender value
- churn
- claim form
- claims adjuster
- claims manager
- combination annuity
- comprehensive insurance
- consequential loss policy
- convertible term assurance
- convertible term insurance
- cooling-off period
- cover
- coverage
- cover note
- death benefit
- decreasing term life assurance
- decreasing term life insurance
- deductible
- deposit protection
- double indemnity
- employers' liability insurance
- endowment assurance
- endowment insurance
- endowment policy
- excess
- fair wear and tear
- FDIC
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- fixed annuity
- full cover
- full coverage
- general average
Dictionary and Glossary - Authors and Usage
The dictionary and financial glossary have been compiled by an international team of expert researchers and business information specialists, including over 3,000 terms from the Chartered Management Institute. World Business and Financial English terms are included to reflect the globalization of the business world.
- Abbreviations, acronyms, and their expansions are shown in full and cross-referenced for ease of use.
- Mini-essays used to explain more complex concepts and help you get to grips with idea quickly.
- Financial and business slang from the around the world – some humorous, some serious, some baffling. If English is not your first language, the entries will help you find a ‘tenbagger’, avoid getting into a ‘big bath’, and ensure you are aware of the ‘witching hour’.


