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Catastrophes.


PICKING UP THE PIECES: Catastrophe Catastrophe, from the Greek Καταστροφή (katastrephein), literally means "to turn" (strephein) "downwards" (kata-).  is the term used to describe a single or a series of related man-made man-made or manĀ·made
adj.
Made by humans rather than occurring in nature; synthetic: man-made fibers; a manmade lake. See Usage Note at man.
 or natural disasters that cause insured The person who obtains or is otherwise covered by insurance on his or her health, life, or property. The insured in a policy is not limited to the insured named in the policy but applies to anyone who is insured under the policy.


insured n.
 property losses of at least $25 million and affect a significant number of policyholders and insurers.

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Title Annotation:Property/Casualty Insurance
Publication:Best's Review
Date:Nov 1, 2007
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