Claim, Obligation To Pay

Definition of "Claim, obligation to pay"

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Clause in liability insurance policies stating that the insurance company has a legally enforceable obligation to pay all claims and defend all suits (even if groundless) up to the policy limits on behalf of the insured for which the insured becomes legally obligated to pay.

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