Medical Definition of Sexual sadism. Sexual sadism: Individuals with sexual sadism disorder have persistent fantasies in which sexual excitement results from inflicting psychological or physical suffering (including humiliation and terror) on a sexual partner. This disorder is different from minor acts of aggression in normal sexual activity; for example, rough sex.
total insurable value (TIV) A property insurance term referring to the sum of the full value of the insured's covered property, business income values, and any other covered property interests. Suggest an improvement or addition to the Insurance and Risk Management Glossary. Buy a print version of the Insurance and Risk Management Glossary.
Insurance retention (IR) is the portion of an insurance claim not covered by the insurance company. It is that portion of any loss paid by the insured. A deductible is the most common example of insured retention although there are other types of retentions. An insurance deductible on a liability policy is the amount that must be paid or reimbursed by the insured for each claim paid by the insurance company. In the case of third party claims, insurance companies must pay any legitimate covered claim and seek reimbursement of the deductible from their insured.