How does an assessment differ from the deposit and dues?
- An
assessment is similar to a traditional insurance premium.
What is the assessment used for?
- In
combination with the income earned on the deposits, assessments are primarily
used to pay for defense costs, settlements and judgments.
How are the Assessments determined?
- HAPI's
approach to pricing is based on costs. There is no profit motive.
- Each
specialty pays an assessment appropriate to their risk class, which is based
upon industry and HAPI claims experience.
Must I continue to pay for my Assessments if I become
totally disabled?
- No.
You do not pay assessments while you are deemed totally disabled HAPI.