Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra (Ophrah). As a judge of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army with a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 'valiant' men.
Net present value. In finance, the net present value (NPV) or net present worth (NPW) is a measurement of the profitability of an undertaking that is calculated by subtracting the present values (PV) of cash outflows (including initial cost) from the present values of cash inflows over a period of time.
Insurance Term - Net Premiums Earned. The adjustment of net premiums written for the increase or decrease of the companys liability for unearned premiums during the year is known as Net Premiums Earned. When an insurance companys business increases from year to year, the earned premiums will usually be less than the written premiums.