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• SHORT RATE
  
  A method of calculating the premium refund on a hazard insurance policy cancelled between anniversary dates. To reimburse the insurance company for the additional administrative work involved in mid-term cancellation, a short-rate refund is less than it would be on a prorated basis.
  
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