Second-Party Insurance
/ˈsɛkənd ˈpɑːrti ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An insurance arrangement where the beneficiary, distinct from the insured, obtains coverage to compensate for losses from a third party's liability.
The second-party insurance policy provided the injured employee with compensation after the accident.
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- second-party insurance
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Commentary
Second-party insurance is less common terminology, often used to emphasize the insured or beneficiary's role distinct from first- or third-party perspectives; drafting should clarify the position of parties involved.
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