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Participating Insurance

By Joshua Kennon, About.com

Definition: Participating Insurance is the term used to describe any insurance policy that pays out a dividend to its holders.
Also Known As: Participating Life Insurance Policy
Examples:
John and Mary Smith had an insurance policy and receive a check every quarter from the insurance company.
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