Insurance Term
Underwriting
The process of evaluating the risk of insuring a person or asset and determining the premium rate.
Detailed Explanation
Underwriters review applications, medical records, and other data to decide whether to accept or reject an applicant and at what price. The goal is to ensure the pool of insureds is profitable and risks are accurate.
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