Definition of "Layering"

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Combination of insurance policies on property with each providing an additional increment of coverage exceeding the limits of the preceding policy. For example, policy A adds $70,000, then policy B adds $80,000, and the policy C adds $100,000, and the policy D adds $130,000, for a total coverage of $380,000. In some instances, a person may have to take out several policies from different insurance companies to obtain the total required coverage.

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