double insurance

double insurance
Where one person has the benefit of multiple insurance policies (insurance policy) on the same property against identical risks. In the event of insured loss arising, the insured is free to claim payment from whichever insurer it chooses but will not be able to recover more than the amount necessary to indemnify it against the loss.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.


double insurance
Duplicate protection provided when two companies deal with the same individual and undertake to indemnify that person against the same losses.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


double insurance
Duplicate protection provided when two companies deal with the same individual and undertake to indemnify that person against the same losses.

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