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circumstance

Circumstance is a term used in some claims-made policies as an alternative to "occurrence."

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circumstance

Circumstance is a term used in some claims-made policies as an alternative to "occurrence."

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A "notice of circumstance" provision is included in some claims-made policies as a way of extending coverage for events that may produce a claim, so long as notice of the "circumstance" is given to the insurer during the policy period.