insurance policy

noun

: a document that contains the agreement that an insurance company and a person have made

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The typical homeowners insurance policy puts financial limits on coverage in a variety of ways — for example, by excluding certain types of disasters or capping payouts for certain items or types of damage. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile the separate flood insurance policy required under their mortgage had surged from $1,300 to an anticipated $5,800 by 2026. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 There is a chance for Darnold to come back as soon as Sunday against the Washington Commanders, but the Seahawks have a great insurance policy just in case. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Along the way, Kim, who received a massive insurance payout for cashing in an insurance policy protecting against a career-ending injury, struggled with drugs and alcohol. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insurance policy

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insurance policy

noun
: a writing whereby a contract of insurance is made in which the rights and duties of the insurer and the insured are set out
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