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What is Policy Limit?
The policy limit is the maximum amount an insurer will pay for a covered loss, either per occurrence or in aggregate over the policy period. Claims above the limit are your responsibility.
Examples
- $300,000 liability limit caps what the insurer pays for a single lawsuit.
- A $5,000 jewelry sub-limit caps theft payouts for jewelry regardless of the total contents limit.
- Umbrella policies sit on top of underlying limits to extend coverage.
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