Insurance Coverage
/ɪnˈʃʊərəns ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The extent of protection, risk coverage, and financial responsibility provided by an insurance policy.
The insurance coverage includes damages caused by fire and theft.
- (n.) The legal scope within which an insurer is obligated to indemnify the insured under the terms of an insurance contract.
The dispute centered on whether the injury fell within the insurance coverage.
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Commentary
Insurance coverage must be clearly defined in the policy to avoid ambiguity; it determines the insurer's obligations and the insured's protections.
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