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STANDARD (ADMITTED)
CARRIERS
GOVERNMENT INSURERS
NON-STANDARD (NON-
ADMITTED) CARRIERS
REINSURERS
Standard (Admitted) Carriers
– Stock Companies - Owned by
stockholders/investors. Managed by
Board of Directors. Purpose to make a
profit. Examples: Aetna, Travelers.
– Mutuals -cooperatives - operate like stock
companies but owned by members. Can
pay dividends (Ex: USAA) or can use
profits to give lower rates ( Ex: State
Farm).
– Exchanges - groups of individuals
(subscribers) who insure each other
(reciprocal). Managed by Attorney in
Fact. Example: Farmers
Government Insurers
INSURANCE COMPANIES
– SPREAD RISK
» Geographical - different. areas
» Financial - different $ ranges
– REDUCE RISK
» Underwriting guidelines
» Discounts (alarms, non-smokers, defensive
driving)
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