In accounting and finance, the term 'premium' can refer to the consideration payable for a contract of insurance, an amount in excess of the nominal value of a share, or an amount in excess of the issue price of a share or other security. Premiums play a significant role in insurance policies and in the valuation of shares and securities.
A type of life insurance policy that allows the insured to renew the coverage without providing evidence of insurability, regardless of physical health.
A share issued at a price above its par value is referred to as being issued at a premium. The premium is the difference between the issue price and the par value of the share.
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