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self-contained policy

A self-contained policy consists of a single document that contains all of the insuring agreements between the insurer and the insured.

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self-contained policy

A self-contained policy consists of a single document that contains all of the insuring agreements between the insurer and the insured.

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It is often preprinted and standardized to be utilized for a large number of insureds. Tailoring the coverage to the particular needs of various insureds is accomplished through collateral documents such as endorsements.