Amendment


Definition of "Amendment"

Gabriel Tulier
  RLL Real Estate Group

Provisions added to an original insurance policy that alter or modify benefits and coverages of the contract. For example, a homeowners insurance policy can be endorsed to cover a secondary dwelling; perils can be added for coverage.


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