Definition : Amount of insurance (insurance limit):

The maximum amount, inscribed in the insurance policy, that the insurer will pay in the case of a loss. The insurer thus undertakes to compensate the insured up to this sum but not beyond. A maximum coverage may be set per claim or per year of insurance.

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