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Indemnity (sometimes referred to as reimbursement) is a provision in an insurance policy that states that in the event of loss, an insured or a beneficiary is permitted to collect only to the extent of the financial loss, and is not allowed to gain financially because of the existence of an insurance contract. The purpose of insurance is to restore, but not let an insured or a beneficiary profit from the loss.
Brenda has a health insurance policy for $20,000. After she was hospitalized, her medical expenses added up to $15,000. The insurance policy will reimburse Brenda only for $15,000 (the amount of the loss), and not for $20,000 (the total amount of insurance).
Brenda has a homeowners insurance policy for $200,000. After her home was destroyed, her expense to rebuild the home added up to $150,000. The insurance policy will reimburse Brenda only for $150,000 (the amount of the loss), and not for $200,000 (the total amount of insurance).
Indemnity means insureds cannot recover more than their loss.