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per occurrence limit

Per occurrence limit is the maximum amount the insurer will pay for all claims resulting from a single occurrence, no matter how many people are injured, how much property is damaged, or how many different claimants may make claims.

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Per occurrence limits are normally used with commercial general liability insurance.

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