Definition

A plan to reduce potential losses by taking proactive measures. It works to lower your overall risk and keep expenses manageable.

What to consider

  • Understand what factors influence your insurance score.
  • Take steps to improve it over time.
  • Review your score periodically with your insurer.

Real world scenarios

  • An insurer assigns an insurance score based on an applicant’s claims history and risk factors.
  • A business learns its insurance score impacts its premium rates during renewal.
  • An individual’s low insurance score resulted in higher premiums until improved risk factors were demonstrated.

Related terms

Insurance & Financial Protection