Auto Owners Insurance Glossary
Earned Premium.
The portion of a premium that has been "used up" during a policy term. With a one-year policy, half of the total premium has been earned after six months.
Effective Date/Inception Date.
The date that coverage begins on an insurance policy.
Expiration Date.
The date your coverage ends. There is usually a time of day associated with this date, for example, an expiration date of 5/1/2002 at 12:01am. This means your coverage ends one minute after midnight on the date listed.
Extended Non-Owner Liability.
An endorsement that provides broader liability coverage for specifically named people operating any non-owned automobile or trailer. It covers non-owned autos, use of autos to carry people or property for a fee, and individuals driving employer-furnished cars who do not own vehicles themselves.
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