What Is Premium?

The amount of money the policyowner pays the insurance company to keep a life insurance policy in force, typically paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Premium across 6 exams

Premium appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

Life Insurance
The amount of money the policyowner pays the insurance company to keep a life insurance policy in force, typically paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Property & Casualty
The payment an insured makes to the insurer to keep coverage in force, usually paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. It is priced according to the risk assumed.
Health Insurance
The amount of money the policyowner pays to the insurer to keep a health insurance policy in force, typically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
Personal Lines
The amount of money the policyholder pays the insurer in exchange for coverage, usually billed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Premiums are set based on the insured's risk profile.
Health-Only Insurance
The amount of money the policyowner pays the insurer, on a set schedule, to keep coverage in force. Missing a premium payment can cause the policy to lapse.
Limited Lines
The amount of money the policyholder pays, typically on a recurring schedule, to keep an insurance policy in force.