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Insurance that extends your coverage beyond the limits of your basic insurance policy.
Insurance that kicks in once you've reached the limit of your basic policy. For example, if you suffered a $1 million dollar loss, and your property insurance covers $500,000, an umbrella policy could cover the remaining $500,000.
Any individual in the insurance business who has the responsibility of accepting risks and of determining the amount of insurance the company will write on each acceptable risk.
The person at an insurance company who decides whether or not to provide insurance to a business, how much insurance and at what cost.
The definitions contained herein are for informational purposes only,are not intended to be all inclusive, and may not apply in all situations. You should not rely on these definitions for interpretation of policy coverages, terms and conditions.