| WORD | DESCRIPTION |
| Death Benefit | The amount of money paid to the beneficiary when the insured person dies. |
| Deferment period | The period from the date of commencement of the policy to the vesting date. |
| Deferred Annuity | A policy where the holder chooses to take the first payment after a specified period that exceeds a year. |
| Double Cover | An additional sum that is equal to the sum assured that is payable when the claim is raised. |
| Double Indemnity | Payment of twice the basic benefit in the event of loss resulting from specified causes or under specified circumstances. |
