insuring agreement

An insuring agreement is that portion of the insurance policy in which the insurer promises to make payment to or on behalf of the insured.

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The insuring agreement is usually contained in a coverage form from which a policy is constructed. Often, insuring agreements outline a broad scope of coverage, which is then narrowed by exclusions and definitions.

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An insurance policy, in broad terms, is the entire printed insurance contract.