Hickok and Boardman prides itself on insurance knowledge and customer service. We have provided here a variety of definitions of insurance terms that hopefully help you better understand the insurance industry.

The definitions appearing in this Glossary are provided solely for general informational purposes. They are not intended to be complete descriptions of all terms, conditions and exclusions applicable to the products and services defined. Also, in the case of any inconsistency between the definitions in this Glossary and the definitions appearing in the actual insurance policy, the definitions contained in the actual policy shall govern.

If you can not find a definition that you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact one of our offices in Vermont. We're ready to help you.

We offer glossaries for the following types of insurance: Homeowners; Bonds; Auto; Commercial; Claims

You can also view the International Risk Management Institute's Glossary of Insurance and Risk Management Terms. (This link exists outside our domain and will load in a new window.)